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EQUATION DEFINITION PUISSANCE [1 record]

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Record 1 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
OBS

power: the time rate of doing work. The defining equation for power is P equals dH/dt, where W is the work done and t is the time. It may be expressed in units of work ... or more arbitrarily.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
OBS

On peut dériver les unités de puissance de l'équation de définition : P égale W sur t. Unité de puissance égale unité de travail sur unité de temps.

Spanish

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