L5: Calculating Energy and Power Flashcards
1
Q
What is power?
A
Power is the rate at which energy is transferred or the rate at which work is done?
2
Q
What is 1 Watt equal to?
A
1 Joule per second
3
Q
What is the power word equation?
A
Power = Energy / time
4
Q
What is the symbol equation of power?
A
P = E/t
5
Q
What are the units of the power equation?
A
Power (Watts) = Energy (Joules) / time (seconds)
6
Q
What is a rate?
A
Something divided by time
7
Q
What is the work done equation?
A
Work done (J) = Force (N) * Distance (m)
