Question

A 100 N force is applied to move an object a horizontal distance of 5 meters at constant speed in 10 seconds. How much power is done?

Answer 1

50 W

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

• Force applied = 100 N
• Distance covered = 5 metres
• Time = 10 seconds

To find :

Power

Solution :

For calculating power, we first need to know about the work done.

`\bf \boxed{Work = Force * displacement}`

Now, substituting values in the above formula;

Work = 100 × 5

= 500 Nm or 500 J

We know that,

`\bf \boxed{Power=(Work\:done)/(Time\: taken)}`

Substituting values in above formula;

Power = 500/ 10

= 50 Nm/s or 50 W

Hence, power = 50 W .