Betty and Bianca weigh the same amount and they climb a flight of stairs. Betty climbs the stairs in 30 seconds. Bianca climbs the stairs in 40 seconds. In terms of force, work and power, evaluate which of the three quantities (if any) is greater for Betty or for Bianca? Justify your answers using 3- 4 complete sentences.

Question

Betty and Bianca weigh the same amount and they climb a flight of stairs.  Betty climbs the stairs in 30 seconds.  Bianca climbs the stairs in 40 seconds.  In terms of force, work and power, evaluate which of the three quantities (if any) is greater for Betty or for Bianca?  Justify your answers using 3- 4 complete sentences.

jtfan2000 · Answer

Bianca does more work and has to use more power because it takes her longer.