Volt-ampere (Noun)
Meaning
A unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The household appliance's power consumption was measured in volt-amperes to determine its energy efficiency rating.
- A volt-ampere is the unit of measurement for apparent power in an AC circuit, as opposed to real power measured in watts.
- The electrical engineer calculated the total volt-amperes required to power the entire building's lighting system.
- The device's specifications listed its maximum power consumption in volt-amperes to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- The volt-ampere rating of the circuit breaker was critical in determining the maximum load it could safely handle.