In scientific terms, how is power related to work? a. power is the rate at which work is accomplished. b. power is the ability to do work. c. power is the force of work over a certain distance. d. power is the energy supplied in a force.

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Colt Hendricks

5 September, 23:51

In scientific terms, how is power related to work? a. power is the rate at which work is accomplished. b. power is the ability to do work. c. power is the force of work over a certain distance. d. power is the energy supplied in a force.

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Daniela Barton · Answer 1

A. power is the rate at which work is accomplished.

If we look at the power equation: Power = energy : time

we can see that energy : time is a rate of work because the energy is a change in energy and a change in energy is equal to work.