New Jersey State Board Esthetics Practice Exam

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How many watts are there in one kilowatt?

10 watts
100 watts
500 watts
1000 watts

The correct answer is: 1000 watts

One kilowatt is defined as 1,000 watts. This is based on the metric system's standard units of measurement for power, where the prefix "kilo" signifies a factor of one thousand. Therefore, when converting kilowatts to watts, you multiply the number of kilowatts by 1,000. In practical terms, this means if you have a device rated at one kilowatt of power, it consumes 1,000 watts. Understanding this conversion is essential not only in electrical applications but also in fields like esthetics, where equipment often has power ratings that influence performance and energy consumption. Knowing the wattage helps professionals manage their equipment more effectively and ensure they operate within safe electrical parameters.