To calculate the power of an object, we need to use the formula for power in terms of work done over time. The formula is:
Power (P) = Work Done (W) / Time (t)
First, let's find the work done on the object. Work done can be calculated using the formula:
Work Done (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d)
Given:
- Force (F) = 50 N
- Distance (d) = 500 cm = 5 m (Note: We need to convert the distance from centimeters to meters because the unit of force is in newtons, and 1 m = 100 cm)
Substituting the values into the formula for work done, we get:
Work Done (W) = 50 N × 5 m = 250 Joules
Next, we consider the time it took for the object to move this distance:
Now, substituting the work done and time into the power formula:
Power (P) = 250 Joules / 1 s = 250 Watts
Thus, the power of the object is 250 Watts.