Joules per second (J/s)
Definition
Joules per second, also known as watts (W), is a unit of power that measures the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
Analogy
Think of joules per second like the speed at which you can complete your homework assignments. If you can finish 10 assignments in 1 hour, then your power of completing assignments would be 10 assignments per hour.
Related terms
Power: The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
Work: The transfer of energy that occurs when an object is moved by a force applied to it.
Time: The duration or interval between two events.
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