Difference Between Work and Power Definition of Work and Power:
Work: Work is the amount of energy transfer when an object is moved by an external force.
Power: Power is the rate of work done.
Nature of the quantity:
Work: Work is a scalar quantity.
Power: Power is also a scalar quantity.
SI Unit:
Work: Work is measured by Joule (J).
Power: Power is measured by Watt (W).
In SI Base Units:
Work: SI Base unit of work is kgm2 s2
Power: SI Base unit of power is kgm2s-3
Difference between work and power
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