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Work and power calculator

Only the part of the force along the motion does work.

Your answer

Work5,000 J
Power1,250 W
In horsepower1.676 hp

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How we worked it out

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  1. W = F × d × cos θ; P = W ÷ t.

Method and assumptions

One watt is one joule per second.

Questions

What power lifts with 500 N over 10 m in 4 s?

1,250 W (1.68 hp).

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