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Power

Implies work rate or units of work per unit of time, and as such, it is a function of the speed at which the force is developed. The term “power required” is generally associated with reciprocating engines.

Dictionary Term

Power

Definition

  • Implies work rate or units of work per unit of time, and as such, it is a function of the speed at which the force is developed. The term “power required” is generally associated with reciprocating engines.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021