Practice mode Work and Energy

A car’s engine provides a driving force of 2000 N while the car moves at a steady 25 m/s. What power does the engine deliver?

Correct answer D. 50 kW

Explanation

P = Fv = 2000 × 25 = 50 000 W = 50 kW. Dividing force by speed gives the meaningless 80 W.

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