If power (measured in W, or watts) is defined as work (measured in J, or joules) performed
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If power (measured in W, or watts) is defined as work (measured in J, or joules) performed per unit time (measured in s), and work is defined as force (measured in N or newtons) × distance (measured in m) and speed is defined as distance per unit time (measured in m/s), what is the power being exerted by a force of 1000. N on a car traveling at 30. m/s? (Assume force and speed are in the same direction, and treat all numbers as positive.) (A: 3.0 × 104 W)
Assume that on the surface of the Earth, g = 9.81 m/s2 = 32.2 ft/s2 (i.e., each to three significant figures). Make sure you are reporting the solution to the proper number of significant figures.
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Exploring Engineering An Introduction to Engineering and Design
ISBN: 978-0123747235
2nd edition
Authors: Philip Kosky, George Wise, Robert Balmer, William Keat