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You are waiting in line for your favorite ride and carrying a backpack with you that weighs 20 N. You've been standing in the SAME spot in line for 5 minutes how much power do you use? Explain your answer.
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You are waiting in line for your favorite ride and carrying a backpack with you that

weighs 20 N. You've been standing in the SAME spot in line for 5 minutes how much
power do you use? Explain your answer.

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In Physics unless there is movement in the direction of the force, there is no work done, therefore no power. The answer is zero.
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