Which term describes the rate at which work is done ($\frac{W}{t}$)?

• A. $P$ (Power)
• B. $F$ (Force)
• C. $p$ (Momentum)
• D. $E$ (Energy)

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the physical quantities involved: Work (W) is the energy transferred by a force acting over a distance, and time (t) is the duration over which this work is done.
2. Recognize that the rate at which work is done means how much work is done per unit time, which can be expressed mathematically as \(\frac{W}{t}\).
3. Recall the definition of power in physics: Power is the rate of doing work or the rate of energy transfer, which is exactly \(\frac{W}{t}\).
4. Identify the symbol commonly used for power, which is \(P\), distinguishing it from other quantities such as force (\(F\)), momentum (\(p\)), and energy (\(E\)).
5. Conclude that the term describing the rate at which work is done, \(\frac{W}{t}\), is called power, represented by the symbol \(P\).