The 'formulas' to use are just the definitions of 'power' and 'work':
Power = (work done) / (time to do the work)
and
Work = (force) x (distance) .
Combine these into one. Take the definition of 'Work', and write it in place of 'work' in the definition of power.
Power = (force x distance) / (time)
From the sheet, we know the power, the distance, and the time. So we can use this one formula to find the force.
Power = (force x distance) / (time)
Multiply each side by (time): (Power) x (time) = (force) x (distance)
Divide each side by (distance): Force = (power x time) / (distance).
Look how neat, clean, and simple that is !
Force = (13.3 watts) x (3 seconds) / (4 meters)
Force = (13.3 x 3 / 4) (watt-seconds / meter)
Force = 39.9/4 (joules/meter)
<em>Force = 9.975 Newtons</em>
Is that awesome or what !
