Watts
Watts (unit)
Watts (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit of power, named after the Scottish engineer James Watt. The unit, defined as one joule per second, measures the rate of energy conversion or transfer.
Pronunciation
- English: /wɒts/
Etymology
The term "watt" is derived from the name of Scottish engineer James Watt, who is known for his significant contributions to the development of the steam engine, an advancement that greatly contributed to the Industrial Revolution.
Definition
In the International System of Units, the watt is defined as a unit of power. One watt is equal to one joule per second. It is used to quantify the rate of energy transfer. The watt is named after James Watt for his contributions to the development of the steam engine, which was a key driver of the Industrial Revolution.
Related Terms
- Joule: The SI unit of energy, equal to the energy transferred to an object when a force of one newton acts on that object in the direction of the force's motion through a distance of one metre.
- Power (physics): The rate of doing work or transferring heat, the amount of energy transferred or converted per unit time.
- International System of Units: The modern form of the metric system, and is the most widely used system of measurement.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Watts
- Wikipedia's article - Watts
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