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| − | In physics, '''power''' refers to the rate of [[Work|transfer of energy]] respect to [[time]] | + | In physics, '''power''' refers to the rate of [[Work|transfer of energy]] respect to [[time]].<ref>Serway and Beichner, ''Physics For Scientists and Engineers'', Fifth Edition</ref> |
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Mathematically, average power is expressed as: | Mathematically, average power is expressed as: | ||
Revision as of 05:25, January 14, 2008
In physics, power refers to the rate of transfer of energy respect to time.[1]
Mathematically, average power is expressed as:
P = W / Δt
Therefore, power at any instant can be determined by the equation:
P = limΔt->0 W / Δt = dW / dt
Since dW = F dx and v = dx / dt follows that:
P = F · dx / dt = F · v
The usual units for power are Watts ( W = J/s ) and horsepower ( hp = 746 W )
References
- ↑ Serway and Beichner, Physics For Scientists and Engineers, Fifth Edition