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WJEC  - GCSE Science
Physics 1 - Energy

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The power is usually marked on the electric appliance . A kettle marked with 2 kW means it converts 2000 joules of electrical energy into heat in one second.

 

     

 P1 Power 

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

  

       Power = voltage x current

          In Symbols:

          P = V x I

          With units:

          P (W) = V (V) x I (A)

          W: Watt   -    V: Volt   -   A:  Ampere       

 

  • Exam Tips ...

        You need to know how to calculate power from the above equation.

        Higher tier only: you need to be able to use this equation to calculate voltage or current.
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        Power is the rate of energy transferred.

           Rate of means change with time.

           Energy transfer = power x time

           Energy is measured in Joule.