The problem involves calculating the maximum speed of a car moving along a horizontal road while overcoming a resistance force. The context includes the car's engine power and the opposing force it faces.
The discussion is focused on clarifying the correct formulas related to work and power. Some participants have offered corrections and asked for the textbook's definition of work, indicating a productive exchange of ideas. However, there is no explicit consensus on how to proceed with the calculations.
There are indications of confusion regarding the correct mathematical representations and definitions, which may affect the understanding of the problem. The original poster's use of symbols has led to some misinterpretations among participants.
Sorry didn't know how to put the dot symbol that's why I put it in parentheses whoopsNascentOxygen said:W = F x v
is not correct
x is not the sign for a dot product
x is the cross product
The symbol mistake was incidental. The major problem is your formula W = F vKararr said:didn't know how to put the dot symbol that's why I put it in parentheses whoops
Edited: it's power=fv.NTW said:Besides, work is not force times velocity...
Edited, p=fvNascentOxygen said:The symbol mistake was incidental. The major problem is your formula W = F v
is not a valid formula. What formula for work does your textbook use?