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The unit of a watt (W) is simply a joule per second (J/s).
In more detail:
- A **watt** measures power, which is the rate at which energy is used or transferred.
- **Joule (J)** is the unit of energy, and when you divide it by time (in seconds), you get the rate at which energy is used.
So, 1 watt means that 1 joule of energy is being used or transferred every second.
You might also see watts in terms of electrical power, where:
- 1 watt = 1 volt × 1 ampere (V × A).
In more detail:
- A **watt** measures power, which is the rate at which energy is used or transferred.
- **Joule (J)** is the unit of energy, and when you divide it by time (in seconds), you get the rate at which energy is used.
So, 1 watt means that 1 joule of energy is being used or transferred every second.
You might also see watts in terms of electrical power, where:
- 1 watt = 1 volt × 1 ampere (V × A).