Question
Physics Question on Power
Which of the following must be known in order to determine the power output of an automobile?
A
Final velocity and height
B
Mass and amount of work performed
C
Force exerted and distance of motion
D
Work performed and elapsed time of work
Answer
Work performed and elapsed time of work
Explanation
Solution
Power is defined as the rate of doing work.
For the automobile, the power output is the
amount of work done (overcoming friction) divided by the length of time in which the work was done.