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PHY 101 Work, Energy and Power Objective Question
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What is the definition of power?
Options
A The total amount of work done.
B The force applied to an object.
C The time rate of energy transfer or the rate at which work is done.
Correct Answer
D The energy stored in an object.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Power is defined as the time rate of energy transfer. It is also the rate at which a force does work. The average power is given by P = W/Δt.

Hint

It measures how quickly work is done or energy is transferred.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: Work, Energy and Power
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 412 of 1250
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