Explain why the expression for power involves the scalar (dot) product when the force…

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

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Explain why the expression for power involves the scalar (dot) product F⋅v\mathbf{F}\cdot\mathbf{v} when the force and the velocity of a particle are not necessarily along the same line.

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