Calculating Power: Answer to Quads @ 180 deg/s

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To calculate the power produced by the quadriceps at an angular velocity of 180 degrees/s, the relevant equations are Power = Torque x Angular Velocity and Power = Work/Time. Given the torque of 118 Nm, the calculation yields Power = 118 x 180, resulting in 21,240. The conversion from degrees to radians is noted, with 180 degrees equating to 3.14 radians, but the final power calculation remains in watts. The solution appears correct, confirming the calculations align with the principles of physics.
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Homework Statement



The question provides three equations:

Work = Torque x Angle (angle must be in radians).
Power = Work/Time.
As for linear measures, power can also be calculated as Power = Torque x Angular Velocity (where velocity is in rad/s).

Using the data given, calculate the Power produced by the Quads at an angular velocity of 180 degrees/s. Give your answer to the nearest whole number (no decimal) and DO NOT include the units.

Data: at 180 degres/s, quad torque = 118 Nm.

Homework Equations



Power = Torque x Angular Velocity
P = T x w

The Attempt at a Solution



Power = Torque x Angular Velocity
P = T x w
P = 118 x 180 degrees/s.
P = 21 240.

To find radians, 21 240/57.3 = 370.68 P as radians/s.

Does this sound correct? Please help! :)
 
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The correct units for power in SI are 1 Nm/s = 1 W
 
Sorry of course it's Watts!

Does the working out/answer look appropriate?
 
Yes.
 
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