Calculate the power of an object which moves through a distance of 500cm in 1s on a frictionless surface by a horizontal force of 50N

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Physics - 2024 Subject: Physics

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Calculate the power of an object which moves through a distance of 500cm in 1s on a frictionless surface by a horizontal force of 50N
Answer Details

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:

  • Time (t) = 1 s

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.

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