Tag: energy

Ever found yourself nodding along as your mechanic or friend who’s into cars goes on about your car’s performance and describes it in jargon like kilowatts and torque, with you pretending to follow, but secretly feeling clueless? If so, you’re not alone. Kilowatts and torque are two essential concepts used to evaluate the performance and […]

You may have experienced this before: you buy a shiny new electric device and excitedly flip through the power ratings manual, only to become stumped by its content. Worry not, you’re not the only one. Even though many of us have a basic understanding of electricity, there may still be a few gray areas we […]

Energy and power. Though they sound like the same thing, they serve two distinct purposes. The same, then, can be said for the units that define them: a joule and a watt. What actually sets the two apart, though? Looking beyond the terminology, what is the difference between a joule and a watt? And what […]

Looking at a light bulb, a fridge, a television, or a phone charger, there’s one particular letter you’re likely to encounter again and again: the W. This stands for watts, which is a unit used to measure power. What, then, is the difference between a kilowatt hour vs a watt? The two sound awfully similar, […]

Key Points: Water batteries provide a more environmentally clean option. Water loss is a key factor in keeping these batteries operating for a long time. Not requiring any new construction, water batteries reduce resources spent and save money. The Italian scientist, Alessandro Volta, is known for inventing the first electric battery in the world. Technology […]