unitsofpower
nounUK /ˈjuːnɪts əv ˈpaʊə/
US /ˈjuːnɪts əv ˈpaʊər/
Units of power are ways we measure how fast energy is used.
Scientists use units of power like watts to describe how strong a machine is.
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2. Different standard amounts used to compare how quickly work gets done.
The chart lists several units of power, from watts to horsepower.
3. Measurements that help engineers choose the right motor for a job.
Engineers compared units of power before picking the pump.
4. Terms used in physics to express the rate of energy transfer.
In physics class we learned that units of power include the watt and the erg per second.