Electric Power
Chapter Name : Electricity |
Sub Topic Code : 101_10_12_08_01 |
Topic Name : Electric Power |
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Sub Topic Name : Electric Power |
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Introduction
Energy is an indirectly observed quantity which comes in many forms, such as kinetic energy, potential energy, radiant energy, and many others; which are listed in this summary article.
Pre-Requisites:
Energy
Activity:
Generator.
Real Life Question:
What is the unit of power?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Power | Power is the rate at which energy is transferred, used, or transformed. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Electric generator | A device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. |
Real life uses :
To produce energy.
Places to visit :
Steam engine.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Generators | Generators provide nearly all of the power for electric power grids. |
What you learn in Theory:
Electric power is the rate at which electric energy is transferred by an electric circuit. The SI unit of power is the watt, one joule per second.
What you learn in Practice:
Electric power is the rate at which electric energy is transferred by an electric circuit. The SI unit of power is the watt, one joule per second.