Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
watt-second
Noun
ˈwɒtˌsɛkənd
Definition
A unit of energy equivalent to one watt of power used for one second.
Examples
- A light bulb that consumes 60 watts uses 60 watt-seconds of energy if it operates for one second.
- The battery can provide 3600 watt-seconds of energy before it needs to be recharged.
Meaning
The watt-second is a measure of energy that indicates how much work is done over a specific period of time when a certain amount of power is applied.
Synonyms
- Joule (in terms of energy)
- Watt-hour (in larger scale measure, though not directly equivalent)
