A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and power9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2024 · Q161 Mark

A boat moves at a constant velocity v through still water. A constant drag force F acts on the boat. What is the power used by the boat to move through the water?

A½ Fv

BFv

C½ Fv²

DFv²

✓ Correct answer

B: Fv

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Topic: Work, energy and power, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 16.

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