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Calculate the power expended by peter who carries a 11 kg box 6m high in 3s

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Given that,

Mass of a box, m = 11 kg

It is lifted to a height of 6 m

Time, t = 3s

To find,

The power experienced by the Peter.

Solution,

Power = rate of doing work


P=(W)/(t)\\\\P=(mgh)/(t)\\\\P=(11* 9.8* 6)/(3)\\\\P=215.6\ W

So, the power experienced by the Peter is 215.6 Watts.

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