Physics

Physics

Problem

An electric motor is rated 500 W500\,\text{W}. How much time (in seconds) will it take to perform 15,000 J15{,}000\,\text{J} of work?
Intuitive explanation

Power is the rate at which work gets done — it tells you how much energy flows per unit time. Since you know the motor's power output and the total work required, you can rearrange the definition P=W/tP = W/t to find the time directly. This is a straightforward application of the power equation.

Intuitive explanation

Power is the rate at which work gets done — it tells you how much energy flows per unit time. Since you know the motor's power output and the total work required, you can rearrange the definition P=W/tP = W/t to find the time directly. This is a straightforward application of the power equation.

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