that’s how power is defined in crossfit, my latest athletic obsession. Now, if I can only put the equation to use for this blog – keep the writing going over distance, even when my time is divided. Now, that would be power! It’s been a busy past couple of weeks at the Process Work Institute, but I’m hoping to get back to the blog soon.
You got me thinking about pwer equations.
Power is the rate at which work is done, or the rate at which energy is used transferred.
work done = force x distance
power = work done / time taken
If work is being done by a machine moving at speed v against a constant force, or resistance, F, then since work done is force times distance, work done per second is Fv, which is the same as power. P = Fv
speed = distance / time
Power = force x speed
Power = Voltage x Current
Then of course you can add in resistance … !
Outside of physics, all of these formulas seem applicable to psychological processes.
Interesting stuff !
- Jude
Jude,
I agree, these formulas do have psychological parallels. Just posted a piece on courage – or rather, taking fear and resistance seriously. Not sure what the equation would be, but something like:
power/resistance = sustainability?
Julie
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