Answer:
40 kW
Explanation:
A railcar has a continuous 1000 N decelerating force any time it is in motion. If no braking occurs, how much power would be required to keep the railcar moving at 40 m/s
Solution:
Power in Physics is the rate of doing work and the work can be mechanical, electrical, etc. The S.I unit of power is the watts (W).
The power required to keep the car moving must match the work done by the friction force (decelerating force) that tends to slow down the railcar.
Work done = Force * displacement
Power = Work done / time = (Force * displacement) / time
Power = Force * (displacement / time)
Power = force * velocity = 1000 N * 40 m/s = 40000 W
Power = 40 kW
