Power

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Power 𝑃

• Is the time rate at which work is done.

Average Power 𝑃av is defined as

Instantaneous Power 𝑃 is defined as

Power 𝑃

The SI unit of Power is the watt (W), and defined as

1 watt = 1 W = 1 J/s
1 hp = 746 W

Average Power 𝑃av is defined as

Instantaneous Power 𝑃 is defined as

Power 𝑃
The Power 𝑃 can be written in terms of the velocity 𝑣.
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Average Power 𝑃av is defined as

𝑃av = 𝐹𝑣av cos 𝜙

Instantaneous Power 𝑃 is defined as

𝑃 = 𝐹𝑣 cos 𝜙
𝑃 = 𝐹Ԧ ⋅ 𝑣Ԧ
Power 𝑃