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Asked: May 9, 20242024-05-09T20:40:38+05:30 2024-05-09T20:40:38+05:30In: Competency in Power Distribution

Explain terms Current ,Voltage, Power, Energy and Efficiency.

Explain terms Current ,Voltage, Power, Energy and Efficiency.

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    1. Himanshu Kulshreshtha Elite Author
      2024-05-09T20:41:13+05:30Added an answer on May 9, 2024 at 8:41 pm

      Certainly!

      1. Current: Current refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit. It is measured in amperes (A). Current describes how much charge passes through a point in a given time. Think of it like the flow of water in a pipe – the current is analogous to the rate of water flow.

      2. Voltage: Voltage, often called electric potential difference, is the force that drives electric current through a circuit. It's measured in volts (V). Voltage represents the potential energy difference between two points in a circuit, pushing electric charges from higher potential (voltage) to lower potential, analogous to water flowing downhill due to gravity.

      3. Power: Power is the rate at which energy is transferred or converted per unit of time. In an electrical context, it's the rate at which electric energy is consumed or produced. It's measured in watts (W). Power equals voltage multiplied by current (P = VI), representing how much work can be done or how much energy can be transferred in a given time.

      4. Energy: Energy is the capacity to do work or produce heat. In electricity, it's the amount of electric charge multiplied by the voltage applied across a circuit, integrated over time. It's measured in watt-hours (Wh) or joules (J). Energy consumption is a measure of how much work can be done or how much power is used over a period.

      5. Efficiency: Efficiency measures how effectively a system converts input energy into useful output energy. In an electrical context, it's the ratio of useful output power to the input power. It's usually expressed as a percentage. Efficiency is crucial in assessing the performance of electrical devices, indicating how much input energy is wasted as heat, noise, or other forms of loss.

      In summary, current is the flow of electric charge, voltage is the driving force behind this flow, power is the rate of energy transfer, energy is the capacity to do work, and efficiency measures how effectively energy is utilized.

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