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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Power Power The term 'Power' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The rate of producing, transferring, or using energy, most commonly associated with electricity. Power is measured inwatts and often expressed in kilowatts (kW) or megawatts (mW). Also known as 'real' or 'active' power. See Active Power, Apparent Power, Reactive Power, Real Power'. The term 'Power' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' A radar equation to describe the amount of power that a radar emits. P = I * V (or) P = V2 / R (or) P = I2 / R where I is current (amps), V is voltage (volts), R is resistance (ohms), P is power (watts)'. The term 'Power' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Electrical energy generated, transferred, or used; usually expressed in kilowatts'. Previous 5 Terms: Pounds per square inch (psi or lb-in2) Poverty guidelines Poverty thresholds Powder factor (explosives factor) Powder Snow Next 5 Terms: power Power (electrical) Power (Watts) Power ascension Power coefficient of reactivity About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.