The average power and instantaneous power become equal if work is done at:

Correct answer: B. Uniform rate

  • A. Any rate
  • B. Uniform rate
  • C. Variable rate
  • D. High rate

Explanation

The average power and instantaneous power become equal if work is done at a constant rate. This means that the power does not change over time.The average power is the total work done divided by the total time taken. The instantaneous power is the power at a given instant in time.If the work is done at a constant rate, then the average power and instantaneous power will be equal. This is because the total work done and the total time taken will be the same. Pavg = Pins

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