College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Work and Energy - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 173: 21

Answer

(b) $\mathrm{W.s}$ is not a unit of power.

Work Step by Step

We have, power \begin{align*} P=\frac{E}{t} \end{align*}where energy, $E$ has the unit of $\mathrm{J}$. Thus, the unit of power is $\mathrm{J/s}$; also called $\mathrm{Watt \,(W)}$ or $\mathrm{horsepower (hp)}$. $\mathrm{W.s}$ is not a unit of power.
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