key term - Electric Power

Definition

Electric power refers to the rate at which electrical energy is transferred or consumed in a circuit. It is measured in watts (W) and represents how quickly work can be done using electricity.

Related terms

Voltage:

Voltage is the potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit. It determines the force that pushes electric charges through a circuit.

Current:

Current is the flow of electric charge in a circuit. It represents the rate at which charges move past a given point.

Resistance:

Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit. It determines how much current will flow for a given voltage.