JAMB Physics 1990 Question 9

Question 9

Work, Energy and Power

To keep a vehicle moving at a constant speed v, requires power P, from the engine. The force provided by the engine is

  1. A.P/v
  2. B.½v
  3. C.Pv
  4. D.P/v2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (P/v)

Explanation

Power = force × velocity, so F = P/v.