2.3.8

Power

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Power

Power (P) is the rate of energy transfer to a component.

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Power

  • The power of a component is equal to the current through the component multiplied by the potential difference across the component.
  • P = I x V.
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Total energy transfer

  • The total energy transferred to a component is equal to the power multiplied by the time a current flows for.
  • E = P x t.

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