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What does the power rating of an appliance indicate?

The maximum power it can safely use

What does power rating tell us about energy transfer?

The maximum energy per second

Does a higher power rating mean more useful energy is transferred?

No, not necessarily

Can a high power appliance be less efficient than a low power one?

Yes, it can be

Which equation calculates energy from charge and potential difference?

E=QVE = QV

In E=QVE = QV, what is the unit of QQ?

Coulombs (C)

Which equation calculates power from voltage and current?

P=VIP = VI

In P=VIP = VI, what is the unit of PP?

Watts (W)

Which equation calculates power from current and resistance?

P=I2RP = I^2R

When would you use P=I2RP = I^2R instead of P=VIP = VI?

When potential difference is unknown

In P=I2RP = I^2R, what is the unit of RR?

Ohms (Ω)

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