Power

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Power
Subject: Applied Mathematics & Physics
Level Ordinary & Honours

Power is defined as the work done per unit time.

Its SI unit of measurement is the Watt, named in honour of the Scottish engineer James Watt.

Applications & Formulae

Power can be written as a formula:

P\ =\ \frac{W}{t}

Where:

  • P is the power of the body.
  • W is the work done.
  • t is the time taken to do the work.

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