How Much Power Does a Jogger Expend Against Air Resistance?

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In summary, Watts (W) is a unit of measurement for power, representing the rate at which energy is transferred or used. It is named after James Watt, a Scottish engineer and inventor, and is commonly used to measure the power output of electrical devices. One watt is equivalent to one joule of energy per second. The higher the wattage, the more powerful a device is and the more energy it consumes. In the context of electricity, watts are often used to calculate the cost of energy consumption and to determine the appropriate size of electrical equipment for a given task.
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1. Suppose a Jogger has to exert a force of 29N against air resistance to maintain a velocity of +4.0m/s. At what rate is the jogger expending energy?2. P= F*(tf-ti)3. Attempt solution was
P= 116kgm/s
 
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Nick1234284 said:
1. Suppose a Jogger has to exert a force of 29N against air resistance to maintain a velocity of +4.0m/s. At what rate is the jogger expending energy?2. P= F*(tf-ti)3. Attempt solution was
P= 116kgm/s
The units are wrong for power. What do you get if you multiply Newtons by m/s?
 

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