Question

A cyclist overcomes a resistive force of 30 N in order to cycle 30 m. It takes her 6 seconds to cycle this distance. Calculate the power of the cyclist.

Answer 1

Answer:

Power = 15[W]

Explanation:

This problem can be solved using the work definition.

Work is equal to the product of the force by the distance, for this problem we have:

F = force = 30 [N]

d = distance = 30 [m]

w = work = F * d = 30*30 = 900 [J], "units in joules"

The power is defined as the work done in an interval of time.

P = w / t

where:

t = time [s]

therefore

P = w / t

P = 900 / 6

P = 150 [W] "units in watts"