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Here are **5 common units of power**:
1. **Watt (W)**
* The standard unit of power in the SI system.
* 1 watt = 1 joule/second.
* Used to measure electrical and mechanical power.
2. **Kilowatt (kW)**
* 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts.
* Commonly used for household appliances and electrical systems.
* Example: A water heater might use 2 kW.
3. **Horsepower (HP)**
* Mainly used for engines and motors.
* 1 HP ≈ 746 watts (in mechanical terms).
* Example: A car engine may have 150 HP.
4. **Megawatt (MW)**
* 1 megawatt = 1,000,000 watts.
* Used in large power systems like power plants.
* Example: A small power plant may produce 50 MW.
5. **dBm (decibel-milliwatts)**
* Used in communication systems to express power levels.
* 0 dBm = 1 milliwatt (mW).
* Often used for signal strength in antennas and wireless networks.
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1. **Watt (W)**
* The standard unit of power in the SI system.
* 1 watt = 1 joule/second.
* Used to measure electrical and mechanical power.
2. **Kilowatt (kW)**
* 1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts.
* Commonly used for household appliances and electrical systems.
* Example: A water heater might use 2 kW.
3. **Horsepower (HP)**
* Mainly used for engines and motors.
* 1 HP ≈ 746 watts (in mechanical terms).
* Example: A car engine may have 150 HP.
4. **Megawatt (MW)**
* 1 megawatt = 1,000,000 watts.
* Used in large power systems like power plants.
* Example: A small power plant may produce 50 MW.
5. **dBm (decibel-milliwatts)**
* Used in communication systems to express power levels.
* 0 dBm = 1 milliwatt (mW).
* Often used for signal strength in antennas and wireless networks.
Would you like a table comparing these units?