Chapter 9.2 Flashcards
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Joule
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Unit for measuring energy
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Power
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Rate of change of energy
Rate work is done
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Watt (W)
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I joule of energy is used every second
W=J/s
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Electrical power
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Rate at which electricity is being used
P= VI
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Power rating
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How much electrical energy a device uses every second
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Energy consumption
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How much energy is used in the time we use a load
E=Pt. t is in seconds
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Kilowatt-hour
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A practical unit for measuring electrical use
1 kilowatt-hr means 1 kilowatt was used every hour
