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Difference between power and energy

Flashcards by Tom Smith, updated more than 1 year ago

	Created by Tom Smith almost 3 years ago

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Flashcards on Difference between power and energy , created by Tom Smith on 17/03/2017.

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What is the difference between a kW and a kWh?	kWh is a measure of energy, whilst kW is a measure of power.
What is energy?	Energy is a measure of how much fuel is contained within something, or used by something over a specific period of time. (kWh)
What is power?	Power is the rate at which energy is generated or used. (kW)
What is the equation connecting energy and power?	energy = power * time