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ZIMSEC O-Level Physics

6.3Power

Power in ZIMSEC O-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.3.1Define power.
  2. 6.3.2Relate power to the rate of energy transfer.
  3. 6.3.3Calculate power, including P = Fv.

Lessons

  • Power

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Power: sample question

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An electric iron transfers 36 000 J36\,000\ \text{J} of energy in 30 s30\ \text{s}. What is its power?

Answer in W.

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