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Institute of Physics (IOP)
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Episode 218: Mechanical Power
From the Institute of Physics, this resource is concerned with the conservation of mechanical energy and the principle in its wider context.
Students look at the meaning of power, undertake sample calculations and the measurement of human power.
Activities include:
• discussing the meaning of power
• sample calculation linking power, force and velocity
• simple measurements of human power
• practice calculations
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