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Work, Energy, and Power

Question 1
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

The work done on an object is given by the function W(t)=3t2+2tW(t) = 3t^2 + 2tW(t)=3t2+2t, where WWW is in Joules and ttt is in seconds. Find the power exerted on the object as a function of time.

Question 2
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A force acting on an object is given by F⃗(x)=(3x2)i^\vec{F}(x) = (3x^2)\hat{i}F(x)=(3x2)i^ N, where xxx is the position in meters. The object's velocity is given by v⃗(t)=(2t)i^\vec{v}(t) = (2t)\hat{i}v(t)=(2t)i^ m/s. Find the power exerted by the force at t=2t = 2t=2 s, assuming $x = t...

Question 3
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

The graph of power vs. time is given. What does the area under the curve represent?

Question 4
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

What is power defined as, and what are its units?

Question 5
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A force F⃗=(5i^+3j^)\vec{F} = (5\hat{i} + 3\hat{j})F=(5i^+3j^​) N acts on an object moving with a velocity v⃗=(2i^)\vec{v} = (2\hat{i})v=(2i^) m/s. What is the instantaneous power delivered by the force?

Question 6
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A car is moving with a velocity of v⃗=(10i^+5j^)\vec{v} = (10\hat{i} + 5\hat{j})v=(10i^+5j^​) m/s, and a force of F⃗=(2i^−1j^)\vec{F} = (2\hat{i} - 1\hat{j})F=(2i^−1j^​) N is acting on it. What is the power being delivered to the car?

Question 7
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A work vs. time graph shows that the work done increases from 10 J to 30 J over a time interval of 4 seconds. What is the average power during this interval?

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Question 8
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

On a work vs. time graph, which time interval indicates the greatest power output?

Question 9
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A work-time graph shows work increasing linearly with time. What does the slope of this graph represent?

Question 10
Physics C: Mechanics (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

An object's velocity is given by v⃗(t)=(3t2i^−2tj^)\vec{v}(t) = (3t^2\hat{i} - 2t\hat{j})v(t)=(3t2i^−2tj^​) m/s, and it experiences a non-constant force F⃗(t)=(6ti^+4j^)\vec{F}(t) = (6t\hat{i} + 4\hat{j})F(t)=(6ti^+4j^​) N. Find the power as a function of time.