Electrical power

Calculating power

There are loads of different ways we can calculate the power:

P=\frac{\Delta E}{\Delta t}

P=IV

P=I^2R

P=\frac{V^2}{R}

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QuestionAnswer
What is the formula for power in terms of energy and time?P=\frac{\Delta E}{\Delta t}
What is the formula for electrical power in terms of current and voltage?P=IV
How do you calculate electrical power using current and resistance?P=I^2R
How do you calculate electrical power using voltage and resistance?P=\frac{V^2}{R}