Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Joules per second, also known as watts, is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy is transferred or work is done. It represents the amount of energy transferred or work done in one second.