Power and Efficiency

2. Mechanical Power

Learning outcomes
  • I can explain how power relates to force, displacement, and velocity.
  • I can recall and use the equation \( P = \frac{W}{t} \)
  • I can recall and use the equation P = Fv for constant velocity motion.
  • I can calculate the mechanical power required in practical situations.
  • I can analyze how force, speed, and power are related in machines and transportation systems.