How Do You Calculate Time from Energy and Power?

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In summary, as a scientist, it is important to strive for accuracy and precision. One way to ensure this is to carefully follow the scientific method. Different interpretations or conclusions may arise from the same data, so it is important to support your answer with evidence and reasoning. If your answer is incorrect, it could be due to various factors. In science, there is often not a definitive "right" answer, and it is important to remain open to new information and perspectives.
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Question:

A 5 kg ball is tossed into the air with an initial velocity of 6 m/s. I f the power delivered to the ball was 100 watts, over what time inteval did the power delivery occur?

my answer = 178m/s/s ?

oh bugger!
 
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First of all, if you're asked for a time interval, then your answer cannot contain acceleration units, i.e. [m/s^2].
 
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What's the energy delivered to the ball?

How do you find time when you know energy and power?
 

FAQ: How Do You Calculate Time from Energy and Power?

Can you double check my answer?

As a scientist, it is important to always strive for accuracy and precision. I would be happy to double check your answer to ensure it is correct.

How can I be sure that my answer is correct?

One way to ensure the accuracy of your answer is to carefully review and follow the scientific method. This includes making observations, forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and analyzing data.

What if my answer is different from someone else's?

It is not uncommon for different scientists to have varying interpretations or conclusions based on the same data. This is why it is important to thoroughly explain and support your answer with evidence and reasoning.

Can you explain why my answer is incorrect?

I would be happy to help you understand why your answer may be incorrect. It could be due to a variety of factors such as a misunderstanding of the question or a mistake in the process used to arrive at the answer.

Is there a definitive "right" answer in science?

In science, there is often not a clear-cut "right" or "wrong" answer. It is important to continually gather and analyze data, revise theories and conclusions, and remain open to new information and perspectives.

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