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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.
Exajoule SecondEJ·s
Target UnitThe exajoule second (EJ·s) is a derived unit of measurement that represents energy in exajoules multiplied by time in seconds. It indicates the amount of energy (in exajoules) expended or transferred over a duration (in seconds). The exajoule is equal to 10^18 joules, making the exajoule second a substantial unit used in contexts where high-energy processes are analyzed over time, such as in astrophysics and large-scale energy production.
Current Use
Today, the exajoule second is utilized primarily in scientific research and large-scale engineering projects. It provides a useful measure for assessing energy outputs in nuclear reactor designs, studying climate change impacts, or analyzing large-scale energy systems. While not commonly encountered in everyday applications, it is essential in specialized fields requiring high-energy calculations.
Fun Fact
1 exajoule can power a small city for a year.
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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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Exajoule Second
power • Non-SI
Definition
The exajoule second (EJ·s) is a derived unit of measurement that represents energy in exajoules multiplied by time in seconds. It indicates the amount of energy (in exajoules) expended or transferred over a duration (in seconds). The exajoule is equal to 10^18 joules, making the exajoule second a substantial unit used in contexts where high-energy processes are analyzed over time, such as in astrophysics and large-scale energy production.
History & Origin
The exajoule second emerged from the combination of two SI units: the joule, a standard unit of energy, and the second, a standard unit of time. This derived unit reflects the growing need to analyze energy transfer over time, particularly in fields like physics and engineering.
Etymology: The term 'exajoule' derives from the prefix 'exa-', which signifies 10^18, combined with 'joule', named after James Prescott Joule, a physicist known for his contributions to thermodynamics.
Current Use
Today, the exajoule second is utilized primarily in scientific research and large-scale engineering projects. It provides a useful measure for assessing energy outputs in nuclear reactor designs, studying climate change impacts, or analyzing large-scale energy systems. While not commonly encountered in everyday applications, it is essential in specialized fields requiring high-energy calculations.
💡 Fun Facts
- •1 exajoule can power a small city for a year.
- •The energy produced by the Sun in one second exceeds the total energy consumption of humanity for several years.
- •The exajoule is part of a metric system that uses prefixes to denote powers of ten, making it easier to express large quantities.
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