Question 1

How do you convert MWh to GJ?

Accepted Answer

Multiply MWh by 3.6. Example: 100 MWh = 360 GJ. 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ.

Question 2

What is a gigajoule?

Accepted Answer

1 GJ = 10⁹ joules = 277.78 kWh. Used for large energy quantities in industry and utilities.

Question 3

What's the difference between energy and power?

Accepted Answer

Energy (joules, kWh) is total work done. Power (watts) is energy per unit time. A 100W bulb for 10 hours = 1 kWh of energy.

Question 4

Why are there so many energy units?

Accepted Answer

Different fields developed their own: BTU for heating, calories for nutrition, joules for physics, kWh for electricity billing.

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