Power (P)
Definition
Power refers to the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. It measures how quickly a task can be completed or how fast energy is being used.
Analogy
Think of power as the speed at which you can finish your homework. If you complete your assignments quickly, you have high power. But if it takes you a long time to finish, your power is low.
Related terms
Work (W): Work is the transfer of energy that occurs when a force acts on an object and causes it to move in the direction of the force.
Energy (E): Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in different forms such as kinetic, potential, and thermal energy.
Efficiency: Efficiency measures how effectively input energy is converted into useful output energy. It's like measuring how much of your effort actually contributes to completing a task.
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