Watt
The watt (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit of power.
Origin
The unit watt is named after James Watt for his contributions to the development of the steam engine, and was adopted by the Second Congress of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1889 and by the 11th Conférence Générale des Poids et Mesures in 1960.
Related Topics:
James Watt - Steam engine - Conférence Générale des Poids et Mesures
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