A mechanic uses a mechanical lift to raise a car. The car weighs 12,500 N. The lift raises the car 2.25 m in 10 seconds.

How much power was used to accomplish this task?

A.
1.8 x 10-4 W

B.
5556 W

C.
2812.5 W

D.
28.125 W

Question

A mechanic uses a mechanical lift to raise a car. The car weighs 12,500 N. The lift raises the car 2.25 m in 10 seconds. 
 
How much power was used to accomplish this task?
 
 A.
1.8 x 10-4 W
 
 B.
5556 W
 
 C.
2812.5 W
 
 D.
28.125 W

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Work = (force x distance) = 12,500 x 2.25 = 28,125 Joules. 
Power = (work/ time) Watts.
Power = (28,125/10s) = 2,812.5 Watts. 

Answer is C.