Resistors

Power (1)

  • Power is the rate of the use of energy
  • The letter P is the symbol for Power
  • The unit of power is the Watt (W)
  • Power (Watts) = V (Volts) × I (Amps)
  • P = V × I
  • Using Ohm’s Law:
  • P = I2 × R  also  P = V2 ÷ R  also  R = V2 ÷ P