Calculating Power, Work, and Time

Understanding the Relationship between Power, Work, and Time

Work (W), Power (P), and Time (t) are related by the equation: W = P × t

This means:

Example: If a machine operates at 200 watts for 5 seconds, the work done would be:

W = P × t = 200 W × 5 s = 1000 J (joules)

Instructions:

1. Click on the variable (W, P, or t) in the triangle that you want to solve for.

2. Input your known values in the boxes below.

3. Click "Calculate" to see the result!

W P t ×
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