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What is the difference between "power" and "energy" if there is one?
Is power a state of energy where it is being used?
Is power a state of energy where it is being used?
Adrian Baker said:Look them up in the dictionary!
Power is the rate at which work is done... ie how fast energy is transferred from one type to another.
What is the difference between "power" and "energy" if there is one?
Power and energy are closely related concepts but are not the same. Energy is the ability to do work or cause change, while power is the rate at which energy is transferred or used.
Power is measured in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW), while energy is measured in joules (J) or kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Yes, an object can have high power but low energy. For example, a light bulb may have high power (100 watts), but it does not store energy and therefore has low energy.
Some examples of high power and high energy systems include a car engine, a power plant, and a rocket engine.
Power and energy play a role in our everyday lives. For example, when we turn on a light bulb, we are using energy (electricity) to power the light. Similarly, when we use a phone or computer, we are using power (from the battery) to access energy (stored data).