Watt

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Power MeasurementPlay
The 'watt' measures how much energy a device uses or produces each second. SlideMy electric kettle has a power rating of 1500 watts.
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Small to LargePlay
'Watt' is a base unit, but remember that kilowatts and megawatts symbolize larger quantities of power. SlideThe power plant has a capacity of 500 megawatts.
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Context SpecificationPlay
Use 'watt' in technical or scientific contexts when quantifying power or electricity consumption. SlideHow many watts does this appliance draw?