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.
 
ok so energy is changing with respect to time ?
 
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