Glossary Term: W
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Watt (W) is the unit for measuring power. In physics terms, one watt is one Joule of energy transferred or dissipated in one second. Electrical power is calculated as:
Watts = Volts x Amps x Power Factor
The power factor can be disregarded for DC circuits or for AC circuits with a resistive load (it is 1 in those situations).
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