Introduction
The Fundamental Concepts
Current
Voltage
Power
Resistance
Relationships & Laws
Energy
The Circuits
Conclusion
 POWER

Power in watts is equal to the voltage across a circuit multiplied by current through the circuit. This represents the rate at any given instant at which work is being done.

The symbol P indicates electrical power. Thus, the basic power formula is P = E x I, where E is voltage and I is current in the circuit.

The amount of power changes when either voltage (E) or current (I), or both voltage and current, are caused to change.

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