If a machine will do 50 J of work in 35 seconds how much power did it produce?

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Jerome Anthony

24 November, 00:53

If a machine will do 50 J of work in 35 seconds how much power did it produce?

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Willow · Answer 1

Power is the amount of work done over a period of time. If you will put that into an equation, the formula of power will be:

P = W/t

Where:

P = power

W=work

t = time

Your problem already provides you with work and time so all you need to do is divide:

P = W/t

P = 50J/30s

P = 1.67 W