Power Formula & Net Work: Is It Possible?

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Is it possible to use net work in the power formula?
If a car accelerates from v1 to v2, can you use
Power = Worknet / time
And if Wnet = [tex]\Delta[/tex]KE
Would Power = [tex]\Delta[/tex]KE / time ?
 

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