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A pump is to lift 18 kg of water per minute tthrough a height of 3.6 m. what output rating (watts) should the pump have?
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A pump is to lift 18 kg of water per minute tthrough a height of 3.6 m. what output rating (watts) should the pump have?

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Given: Mass m = 18 Kg; Height h = 3.6 m; Time t = 60 s

Required: Power output in unit of Watts

Formula: P = mgh/t

P = (18 Kg)(9.8 m/s²)(3.6 m)/60 s

P = 10.58 J/s or Watts


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