Actually,

 Watt = E x I
      = I**2 x R
      = E**2 / R

Now, these may be confusing. But keep in mind:

    E = I x R

When you apply that to Watt equation it becomes clear.

David

--- Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> --- David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
> >     E = I x R
> >  Volt (E), Amp (I) and Ohm (R).
>
> I'm to ignorant to remember E = I x R,    BUT I can remember WAV, as in "wave my hand"
>
> and then I can remember W = A x V  for Watts - Amps x Volts.  I think I have a handle on Volts,
> and Amps, but Watts still elude my understanding.  But in the store, items bark about WATTS and
> I'm now smart enough the divide watts by 12 to get amps....so it goes for the handicapped.  m
>
>
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