Question

The time rate of doing work is called

• A. Force
• B. Kinetic energy
• C. Power
• D. Pressure

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Power

The explanation for the correct option:

C. Power:

1. The time rate of doing work is termed as power (P).
2. Power's SI unit is Joule per second or J/s or Watt.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

A. Force

Force is an act of pushing or pulling on an object that causes acceleration in the body.

B. Kinetic energy

The motion caused by an object is due to kinetic energy.

D. Pressure

Pressure is defined as the force acting per unit of area.

Thus, the time rate of doing work is called power.