Question

A machine exerts a 100 N force to the right over a 5.00 meter length in 4.00 seconds. Calculate the power output of this machine.

Answer 1

125 W is the power output of this machine.

Answer:

Explanation:

Power is defined as the amount of work done on the system to move that system from its original state within the given time interval. So it can be determined by the ratio of work done with time interval. As work done is the measure of force required to move a system to a certain distance. Work done is calculated as product of force with displacement.

So in the present case, the force is given as 100 N, the displacement is given as 5 m and the time is given as 4 s, then power is

$Power = \frac{Work done}{Time}$

As Work done = Force acting on the machine × Displacement

So $Power = \frac{(Force * Displacement)}{Time}$

Power = $\frac{(100*5)}{4}$=125 W

So, 125 W is the power output of this machine.