kilowatt, kilowatt hour ~ A Maths Dictionary for Kids Quick Reference by Jenny Eather

Quick Reference ~ A maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather

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kilowatt, kilowatt hour • the kilowatt is a measurement unit of power, 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts • the kilowatt hour is a measurement unit of energy, 1 kilowatt hour = 1 kilowatt of power used for 1 hour. • often used as the basis for calculating energy tariffs and bills. EXAMPLES:

kilowatt, kilowatt hour

• the kilowatt is a measurement unit of power,
1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts
• the kilowatt hour is a measurement unit of energy,
1 kilowatt hour = 1 kilowatt of power used for 1 hour.
• often used as the basis for calculating
energy tariffs and bills.

EXAMPLES:
kilowatt, kilowatt hour


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