Question

An advertisement claims that a certain 1200kg can accelerate from rest to a speed of 25 m/s in a time of 8s. What average power must the motor develop to produce this acceleration if the car is going up a 20 degree incline? Give your answer in Watts. Ignore friction.

Answer 1

Answer: 3MW

Step-by-step explanation:

W = 1/2 mv^2

W = 0.5 x 1200 x 25^2 = 375 kW

T = 8s

P= 335 x 10^3 x 8 = 3,000 kW = 3MW