Power

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Power
Subject:	Applied Mathematics & Physics
Level	Ordinary & Honours

Power is defined as the work done per unit time.

Its SI unit of measurement is the Watt, named in honour of the Scottish engineer James Watt.

[edit] Applications & Formulae

Power can be written as a formula:

Where:

• is the power of the body.

• is the work done.

• is the time taken to do the work.