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An introduction to energy resources
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S278_2 Glossary

S278_2 Glossary.

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W

Watts (W)

The SI unit of power. One watt (W) is equivalent to converting one joule of energy per second, or doing one joule of work every second.

Work

A force acting on an object that causes its displacement, equivalent to energy.