Introduction to Power

Power

Power is the rate of doing work. Power = Work / Time. P = W/t
The unit of power is Watt (W) where 1 watt (W) = 1 J/s

Example:
A cord is used to sled a box across the ground without accelerating the sled.
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The cord makes an angle to the horizontal.
Question:
Does the force applied through the cord do work on the sled? Answer:
Only the part of the force that is parallel to the distance moved does work on the sled.
This is the horizontal part of the force F.


Exercise 1

Exercise on Friction

Check your answers here: Solution to the Friction Exercise

Exercise 2

Exercise on Perpendicular Forces

Check your answers here: Solution to the Perpendicular Forces

Exercise 3

Exercise on Normal Forces

Check your answers here: Solution to the Normal Forces

Exercise 4

Exercise on Vertical Forces

Check your answers here: Solution to the Vertical Forces

Exercise 5

Exercise on Total Forces

Check your answers here: Solution to the Total Forces



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Date of last modification: 2024