Power is the ‘Rate of Doing Work’ - I.e How Much per Second Flashcards

1
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What is power a measure of?

A

How quickly work is being done

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2
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How can you define power?

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Power is the rate at which energy is transferred

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3
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What is the power of a machine?

A

The rate at which it transfers energy

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4
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Formula for power =

A

Work done / time taken

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5
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What is the unit of power?

A

Watts (W)

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