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What is power?. Rate at which work is done Example: the greater a car’s engine power, the faster the engine can accelerate the car. How do we calculate power?. Power = work OR….. Power = force x distance time time.
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Rate at which work is done • Example: the greater a car’s engine power, the faster the engine can accelerate the car
Power = work OR….. Power = force x distance time time Power = Watts (W) Time = seconds (s) Force = Newtons (N) Distance = meters (m)
A tow truck exerts a force of 11000N to pull a car. It moves the car 5m in 25 seconds. What is the power of the tow truck? Power = force x distance time Power = (11000N)(5m) 25 sec Power = 2200W