Particulars	Work	Power
Definition	Work is defined as the transfer of energy by applying force to move a body. Work is defined as the product of force and displacement of a body along the direction of force.	Power is expressed as the amount of energy transferred in unit time.
Formula	W = FS cosθ	P = W/T
SI unit	SI unit of work is Joule (J).	SI unit of power is Watt (W) or joule/second.
Other units	Other units are electron volt (eV), kWh, MWh, and GWh.	Other units are horsepower (hp), kW, MW, and GW.
Dimension	[M L2 T-2]	[M L2 T-3]
Factors affecting	Force Displacement	Work done Time
Depends on time	Work is not dependent on time.	Power is dependent on time.

Conclusion

Both work and power are important in our daily life because it’s basic and essential. In our daily life, we need the power to perform a task and that task is work. Without power, we can not do work. Energy/power is necessary to do any work whether you get up from bed, do your daily routine which obviously is workforce and for that also you are required to have power.

Also, Check

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FAQs on Difference Between Work and Power

What is SI unit of work?

The SI unit of work is Joule(J)

What is the formula for work and power?

The formula of work and power are as follows:

• Work(W) = FS cosθ
• Power(P) = W/T

What is the relation between work and power?

The relation between work and power is as follows: Power = Work/Time ( P = W/T)

Is work a scalar or vector?

Work is a scalar quantity because it has only magnitude and lacks of direction.

What are the three formulas for power?

The following are the three formulas for power: P = VI, P = E/T, P = W/T. Here, in these formulas, P is Power, V is Potential Difference, T is Time, E is energy and W is work done.

Is energy and power are same?

No, energy and power are not same. Energy is ability to do work while power is rate of consumption of energy