# What is Power in Physics | Definition, Formula, Units – Work, Energy and Power

Power in Physics Definition:
The rate at which work is done by a body or energy is transferred is called its power.

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## What is Power in Physics | Definition, Formula, Units – Work, Energy and Power

Power in Physics Formula:

Power = Rate of doing work = $$\frac{\text { Work done }}{\text { Time taken }}$$

If under a constant force F a body is displaced through a distance s in time t, then the power P = $$\frac{W}{t}=\frac{\mathbf{F} \cdot \mathbf{s}}{t}$$

But $$\frac{s}{t}$$ = v, uniform velocity with which body is displaced.
∴ P = F . v = F v cos θ
where, θ is the smaller angle between F and v.
Power is Scalar Quantity.

Power Unit in SI
SI unit is watt.

Power Dimensional Formula
Dimensional formula is [ML²T-3].

Its other units are kilowatt and horse power,

• 1 kilowatt = 1000 watt
• 1 horse power =746 watt
• 1 kWh = 3.6 x 106J

Work, Energy and Power:
Work, energy and power are the three quantities which are inter-related to each other. The rate of doing work is called power. An equal amount of energy is consumed to do a work. So, basically the power is the rate at which energy is consumed to complete a work.