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An engine raises 100kg of water through a height of 60m in 20secs.What is the power of the engine



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formula for finding power is
P = mgh/t

p=power = ?
m=mass = 100kg
h=height = 60m
t=time = 20s
g=10m/s
p=mgh/t
p= (100 × 10 × 60) / 20
= (60000) / 20
=3000 W
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