Power and Work Done Flashcards

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What are the 2 definitions of power? (And equations)

Why do we have 2?

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Power is the rate at which energy is transferred
P = E/t

Power is the rate at which work is done
P = Work done / t

We have 2 because in the case of work done, distance is needed. In the case of energy, there is no movement or distance occurring during transfer therefore we need another definition

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