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How much power is required to raise a 30 kg crate a vertical distance of 6 m in a time of 4 seconds?

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The formula for power is ( P = W / t ) or ( P = m × a × d / t ) or ( P = F × d / t)

The gravitational acceleration on Earth is 9.8 m/s².

Given Data:

m ( mass ) = 30 kg
a ( acceleration ) = 9.8 m/s²
d ( distance ) = 0.2 m
t ( time ) = 2 s
P ( Power ) = ? unknown

Solution:
We can use the formula of power which is ( P =m × a × d / t ) in order to solve the problem.

P =m × a × d / t

= 30 kg × 9.8 m/s² × 6 m / 4 s

= 1764 kg·m²/s² / 4 s

= 441 J / s

= 441 Watts

Answer:

D. 441 W​
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