Understanding Power and Acceleration: Why Object Acceleration is Not Constant

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Homework Statement


Power is being provided at a constant rate to an object. Suggest why the accelration of the object is not constant.


The Attempt at a Solution



power is defined as the rate of change of work

P=W/T

Power is changing with respect to time. This increases the work done by the object. Since work done=fs (f=ma)
The acceleration is not constant.

Are my points valid or wrong
 
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fffff said:
Power is being provided at a constant rate to an object. Suggest why the
Power is changing with respect to time.
Perhaps it would be better if you reworded your answer.
 
fffff said:
ok so energy is changing with respect to time ?
Much better :approve: This of course assumes that the object has not reached its terminal velocity.
 
since energy=work done
and workdone=fs
the acceleration of the object is not constant