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The unit for measuring electric power is the

A. ampere.
B. volt.
C. ohm.
D. watt.

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The correct answer is D: Watt. This unit was named after James Watt, and is used to express the equivalent of one joule per second in energy. In experiments and on the packaging for electrical products such as light-bulbs, the measurement will usually be written in its abbreviated format: W.
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