Mechanical Power
P = W/t = F·v
What it says
Mechanical power is the rate of doing work, equal to force times velocity at constant speed.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
P | Power (W) | M L^2 T^-3 |
W | Work (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
t | Time (s) | T |
F | Force (N) | M L T^-2 |
v | Speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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