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Question
The unit of electrical power is _______.
Options
volt
watt
joule
ampere
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Solution
The unit of electrical power is watt.
Explanation:
It is defined as 1 joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s). It represents the rate at which electrical energy is consumed or produced.
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