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Name the Practical Unit of Power. - Physics

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Name the practical unit of power.
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Practical or commercial unit of power is kilowatt-hour.
 
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Chapter 1: Force, Work, Energy and Power - Exercise 1.5 ii [Page 54]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Force, Work, Energy and Power
Exercise 1.5 ii | Q 21 | Page 54

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