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WattW
Source UnitThe watt (symbol: W) is the SI unit of power, defined as the rate of energy transfer equivalent to one joule per second. It measures the amount of energy conversion or transfer that occurs per unit time. In practical terms, it quantifies the rate at which work is done or energy is consumed. The watt is a derived unit in the International System of Units (SI), and it is used extensively in various fields such as electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics to quantify power output or consumption.
Current Use
The watt is widely used across the globe to measure electrical power, mechanical power, and heat transfer. It serves as a fundamental unit in the fields of electrical engineering, physics, and many applied sciences. It is crucial for calculating energy consumption in households, industries, and for determining the power output of engines and machinery.
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One watt is equivalent to 1/746th of a horsepower.
Centijoule SecondcJs
Target UnitThe centijoule second (cJs) is a derived unit of measurement in the domain of power, representing the product of energy in centijoules and time in seconds. It quantifies the amount of energy expended or utilized over a specific duration. As such, one centijoule second corresponds to 0.01 joules of energy used over the course of one second. This unit is particularly useful in specific scientific and engineering applications where smaller quantities of energy and time are involved, allowing for precise calculations in fields such as thermodynamics and electrical engineering.
Current Use
The centijoule second is currently utilized in various scientific and engineering contexts where low-energy measurements are necessary. Its application is prevalent in fields such as electrical engineering, where small energy values are often encountered, particularly in circuit design and analysis. Additionally, researchers studying micro-scale phenomena in physics and chemistry employ this unit to quantify energy interactions at the molecular level, ensuring precision in experimental results.
Fun Fact
The centijoule second allows for precise calculations in fields dealing with micro-energy applications.
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Watt
power • SI Unit
Definition
The watt (symbol: W) is the SI unit of power, defined as the rate of energy transfer equivalent to one joule per second. It measures the amount of energy conversion or transfer that occurs per unit time. In practical terms, it quantifies the rate at which work is done or energy is consumed. The watt is a derived unit in the International System of Units (SI), and it is used extensively in various fields such as electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics to quantify power output or consumption.
History & Origin
The watt is named after James Watt, a Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution. The unit was introduced to provide a consistent measure of power, reflecting Watt's contributions to power engineering.
Etymology: Named after James Watt, a pioneer in steam engine development.
Current Use
The watt is widely used across the globe to measure electrical power, mechanical power, and heat transfer. It serves as a fundamental unit in the fields of electrical engineering, physics, and many applied sciences. It is crucial for calculating energy consumption in households, industries, and for determining the power output of engines and machinery.
💡 Fun Facts
- •One watt is equivalent to 1/746th of a horsepower.
- •The watt is the power required to lift a small apple one meter in one second.
- •James Watt's improvements to the steam engine greatly increased its efficiency and power output.
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Centijoule Second
power • Non-SI
Definition
The centijoule second (cJs) is a derived unit of measurement in the domain of power, representing the product of energy in centijoules and time in seconds. It quantifies the amount of energy expended or utilized over a specific duration. As such, one centijoule second corresponds to 0.01 joules of energy used over the course of one second. This unit is particularly useful in specific scientific and engineering applications where smaller quantities of energy and time are involved, allowing for precise calculations in fields such as thermodynamics and electrical engineering.
History & Origin
The centijoule second emerged from the metric system, which was established in France during the late 18th century as a means to standardize measurements across various scientific fields. The joule, named after the English physicist James Prescott Joule, became the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI) in 1889. The centijoule, representing one-hundredth of a joule, was introduced to facilitate calculations involving smaller energy quantities. The combination of this energy unit with the time unit of seconds resulted in the centijoule second, enhancing the versatility of energy-time measurements.
Etymology: The term 'centijoule' comes from the prefix 'centi-' meaning one-hundredth, combined with 'joule,' named after physicist James Prescott Joule, who studied the relationship between heat and mechanical work.
Current Use
The centijoule second is currently utilized in various scientific and engineering contexts where low-energy measurements are necessary. Its application is prevalent in fields such as electrical engineering, where small energy values are often encountered, particularly in circuit design and analysis. Additionally, researchers studying micro-scale phenomena in physics and chemistry employ this unit to quantify energy interactions at the molecular level, ensuring precision in experimental results.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The centijoule second allows for precise calculations in fields dealing with micro-energy applications.
- •The concept of energy-time units reflects the relationship between energy transfer and the duration of that transfer.
- •Joule's work laid the foundation for the field of thermodynamics, linking mechanical work and heat.
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