AP Physics C: Mechanics
3.5 Power
3.2 Work
An object of mass \(m\) is initially at rest on a horizontal, frictionless surface. At time \(t = 0\), a time-dependent force directed along the surface \(F(t) = F_0 e^{-t/\tau}\) is applied to the object, where \(F_0\) and \(\tau\) are positive constants. What is the maximum instantaneous power delivered to the object by this force?
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