Electronics Information Electron Flow Flash Card Set 651451

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Power

Electrical power is measured in watts (W) and is calculated by multiplying the voltage (V) applied to a circuit by the resulting current (I) that flows in the circuit: P = IV. In addition to measuring production capacity, power also measures the rate of energy consumption and many loads are rated for their consumption capacity. For example, a 60W lightbulb utilizes 60W of energy to produce the equivalent of 60W of heat and light energy.

voltage, current

Electrical power is calculated by multiplying the __________ applied to a circuit by the resulting __________ that flows in the circui.