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Electric power in a circuit is measured in watts (W).

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Is an AMP in electricity the amount of power generated?

No, an ampere (amp) is a unit of electric current, not power. Power is measured in watts (W) and is the product of current (amps) and voltage (volts). Amps represent the rate of flow of electric charge, while power measures the amount of work done or energy transferred per unit time.


Why is the symbol of current is you instead of C?

The symbol for electric current is "I" because it stands for intensity, which is an older term used for electric current. The letter "C" is typically used to represent charge in electrical equations, so using "I" for current helps differentiate between the two.


What is the term used to designate the point in an electrical circuit where electrical work is done?

The term used to designate the point in an electrical circuit where electrical work is done is "load." The load is the component of the circuit that consumes electrical energy and converts it into another form of energy, such as light or heat.


Which term describes electrical circuit with two or more devices connected to a source of electricity in one loop?

A parallel circuit


What is the meaning of the term load shedding?

The term load shedding means the process of terminating or disconnecting the electrical currents on a line when the line is overloaded. Load Shedding is the deliberate shutdown of electric power in a part or parts of a power-distribution system, generally to prevent the failure of the entire system when the demand strains the capacity of the system

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Term used to describe how much heat a circuit dissipates?

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What term is used to describe how much heat a circut dissipates?

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