Electronics · lesson 18 of 30 · free

Electric power — Electronics for kids

Power tells us how fast electrical energy is used, in watts (W). Multiply the voltage by the current: P = V × I. A device on 12 V that takes 0.5 A uses 12 × 0.5 = 6 W. Turn it round to find the current: I = P ÷ V. A home appliance on the 230 V mains that takes 2 A uses 460 W — the numbers are only for calculating; mains appliances are plugged in by adults.

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Push times flow — “power is voltage times current: P = V × I”

  1. P = V × I (watts = volts × amperes).
  2. I = P ÷ V; V = P ÷ I.
  3. Example: 230 V × 2 A = 460 W; 6 W ÷ 12 V = 0.5 A.

Use it for: Physics lessons on electric power, reading appliance labels and comparing chargers.

Worked example: ⚡ A device works on 12 V and takes 0.5 A. What is its power (in watts)? → 6

  1. P = V × I.
  2. 12 × 0.5 = 6 W.

Check: 6 ÷ 12 = 0.5 A ✓

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