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: 4 An electric motor lifts a load of mass 100 kg at a constant speed of 3 m/s. How much power does the electric motor develop? (g=10 m/s2) Select one: a. 3000W b. 300 W C. 1000 W d. 33.3 W​

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The power developed by the electric motor is equal to the work done per unit time.

The work done by the motor in lifting the load is given by:

W = mgh

where m is the mass of the load, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height through which the load is lifted.

Since the load is lifted at a constant speed, the height through which it is lifted is given by:

h = v^2/2g

where v is the speed of the load.

Substituting the given values, we get:

h = (3 m/s)^2 / (2 x 10 m/s^2) = 0.45 m

The work done by the motor is therefore:

W = mgh = 100 kg x 10 m/s^2 x 0.45 m = 450 J

The power developed by the motor is given by:

P = W/t

where t is the time taken to lift the load. Since the speed is constant, the time taken is given by:

t = h/v = 0.45 m / 3 m/s = 0.15 s

Substituting the values, we get:

P = 450 J / 0.15 s = 3000 W

Therefore, the electric motor develops a power of 3000 W.

The answer is option (a) 3000W.
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