While awake, your brain generates between 300 and 400 watts of power–or enough energy to power a light bulb.

Keep practicing — related questions

• The brain operates on the same amount of power as 10-watt light bulb.
• Your brain generates -- watts of power while you're awake
• The energy used by the brain is enough to light a ______ watt bulb.
• The energy used by the brain is enough to light a ___ watt light bulb.
• How many watts of power your grain generates when you’re awake (that’s enough to turn on a light bulb!)?
• Your brain produces enough energy to power...
• A light bulb uses 500 J of energy in 5 seconds. What is its power? (Remember: P = E ÷ t)
• The energy contained in a single lightning stroke can power a 100 Watt light bulb for 90 days.