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Power (Rotational)
Mechanical power from torque and angular velocity
Dynamics
Source Details
Id
mech-power-torque
Name
Power (Rotational)
Discipline
mechanical
Category
Dynamics
Latex
P = \tau \omega
Description
Mechanical power from torque and angular velocity
Conditions
Angular velocity must be in rad/s
Variables
[
{
"symbol": "P",
"name": "Power",
"unit": "W",
"siUnit": "W",
"imperialUnit": "hp"
},
{
"symbol": "τ",
"name": "Torque",
"unit": "N·m",
"siUnit": "N·m",
"imperialUnit": "ft·lbf"
},
{
"symbol": "ω",
"name": "Angular Velocity",
"unit": "rad/s",
"siUnit": "rad/s",
"imperialUnit": "rpm"
}
]Solve For
P, τ, ω
Tags
power, torque, angular, rotation
Is Custom
false