(ii) For same K-energy

Momentum varies directly as the square root of mass of the

body. p m

† Power : The time rate of doing work is defined as power (P). If equal works are done in
different times, power will be different. More quickly work is done, power will be more.

work

† Thermometer is the device to measure temperature.

Power =

time

† Unit of Power : The unit of power is the joule per second and this is called the watt (W). When
large amounts of power are involved, a more convenient unit is the kilowatt (kW) where 1 kW =
1000 W.

1 Megawatt = 106 watt

Power was also measured earlier in a unit called horse power. Even these days, the unit of horse
power is in common use.

1 horse power = 746 watt

The unit kilowatt-hour means one kilowatt of power supplied for one hour. It is, therefore, the unit
of energy.

1 KWh = (1000 J/s) × 60 × 60s = 3.6 × 106 J

† Latent Heat : The latent heat of a substance is that heat which changes the physical state of
the substance but does not rise its temperature. Latent heat is of two types :

1. Latent heat of melting 2. Latent heat of vaporisation