Velocity over time with constant power

In summary, velocity increases over time with constant power due to the direct proportionality between power and velocity. There is a limit to how fast an object can go with constant power, as air resistance will eventually equal the exerted power. Velocity can also be negative in this scenario, indicating a slowing down in the opposite direction. The change in power directly affects the change in velocity, with an increase in power resulting in a faster increase in velocity and a decrease in power resulting in a slower decrease in velocity.
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For a car with constant power, how will its velocity change over time?

Since power (P) is the derivative of the kinetic energy (Ek), I've found that the equation for the velocity as a function of time is √(2*P*t/m). Is this correct? Would the graph then be a root graph?
 
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so P = F*v, which means v = P/F. and F = mdv/dt... therefore vdv=Pdt/m which leads to [itex]v=\sqrt{(2Pt/m)}[/itex], so yeah I think you've got it right.
 

1. How does velocity change over time with constant power?

Velocity increases as time passes with constant power. This is because power is directly proportional to velocity, meaning that as power remains constant, velocity will continue to increase.

2. What is the relationship between velocity and power in this scenario?

The relationship between velocity and power is directly proportional. This means that as power increases, so does velocity, and as power decreases, so does velocity.

3. Is there a limit to how fast an object can go with constant power?

Yes, there is a limit to how fast an object can go with constant power. This is because as an object's velocity increases, so does the amount of air resistance it experiences. Eventually, the air resistance will be equal to the power being exerted, resulting in a constant velocity.

4. Can velocity be negative in this scenario?

Yes, velocity can be negative in this scenario. If an object is slowing down, its velocity will be negative, indicating that it is moving in the opposite direction of its initial motion.

5. How does the change in power affect the change in velocity?

The change in power has a direct effect on the change in velocity. As power increases, velocity will increase at a faster rate, and as power decreases, velocity will decrease at a slower rate.

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