JAMB Physics 1993 Question 1

Question 1

Work, Energy and Power

Which of the following quantities has the same unit as the watt?

  1. A.Force × time
  2. B.Force × distance
  3. C.Force × acceleration
  4. D.Force × velocity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Force × velocity)

Explanation

Power = work/time = force × distance/time = force × velocity, so N m s−1 is the same as the watt.