The unit of power is _________?

Correct answer: A. watt

  • A. watt
  • B. Joule
  • C. Newton
  • D. Pascal

Explanation

Power is the rate of doing work or transferring energy, P = W/t, and its SI unit is the watt (W). One watt equals one joule per second, or 1 W = 1 J/s. The likely mistake is choosing joule, which is the unit of energy or work, not the rate at which it is transferred.

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Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, with average power calculated over a time interval and instantaneous power found from P = Fv when force and velocity are aligned. Work includes units, mechanical efficiency, and the distinction between power and total work or energy.

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