Power Converter
Practical Applications
Power generation and distribution, engineering, transportation, electronics, and practically all modern industry.
Historical Context
The modern concept of power as a rate of work performance was developed during the Industrial Revolution, when it became crucial to measure machine efficiency.
Did You Know?
James Watt, whose name gave rise to the unit of power, did not invent the steam engine, but significantly improved it with the addition of the separate condenser.
Common pairs of Power