Calculating Work and Power

Front

What is the formula to calculate power?

Back

P = W/t

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of work being done? A stand off in tug of war, Pushing a cart in a store, Shooting a basketball, Running a mile

Back

A stand off in tug of war

Front

What is a push or pull on an object called?

Back

Force

Front

What is the correct unit for power?

Back

Watt

Front

If you apply a force of 18 N to a dresser and move it 3.0 m, how much work did you do?

Back

54 J

Front

What does 'W' stand for in the power formula P = W/t?

Back

Work

Front

What is the unit of work?

Back

Joule (J)

Front

How is work calculated?

Back

Work = Force x Distance

Front

What is the relationship between work and energy?

Back

Work is a transfer of energy.

Front

What is the definition of power?

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Power is the rate at which work is done.