Power

Which of these are measurements of power? Choose 2!

1 watt =

A blender performs 2000 J of work in 10 seconds. What is its power? (P= W $$\div$$ t)

A blender performs 4000 J of work in 2 seconds. What is its power? (P= W $$\div$$ t)

2400 Newtons is the potential impact force of a punch from someone skilled in combat sports like boxing. Assuming this person is punching a bag 1 meter away from them, striking within 0.5 seconds, how much power do they have?

P= (F x d) $$\div$$ t

Match the following

720 N is the average force of human bite, measured at molars. Assuming you have a bite distance of 0.003 m and are biting within 0.25 seconds, how much power do you bite with?

P= (F x d) $$\div$$ t

9, 000 N is the bite force of one adult American alligator. Assuming it has a bite distance of 0.5 m and is biting within 0.25 seconds, how much power does it bite with?

P= (F x d) $$\div$$ t

Which of the following is TRUE about power?