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A machine That uses 220 watts of power moves an object a distance of 16 meters in 24 seconds find the force needed and the work done by this machine

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Answer:

#1. 330 Newtons

#2. 5280 Joules

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given;

  • Power of the machine as 220 watts
  • Distance moved by an object = 16 m
  • Time taken = 24 seconds

We are required to calculate the work done by the machine.

We know that power is the rate of doing work.

It is given by dividing the work done by time

That is; Power = work done ÷ time

But; Work done = F × distance

Therefore;

Power = (F × d) ÷ t

Thus;

Power × time = F × d

Hence;

Force = (power × time ) ÷ distance

= ( 220 watts × 24 sec) ÷ 16

= 330 Newtons

Thus, the force needed is 330 Newtons

#2 Work done

Since, Power = Work done ÷ time

Then, work done = Power × time

Therefore;

Work done = 220 watts × 24 seconds

= 5280 Joules

Alternatively;

Work done = Distance × Force

Therefore;

Work done = 330 N × 16 m

= 5280 joules

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