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A horizontal force of 300.0 N is used to push a 145-kg mass 30.0 m horizontally in 3.00 s. Calculate the power developed.

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Answer:

3 * 10³J/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Force applied, F = 300 N

Distance, d = 30 m

Time, t = 3 seconds

Power, P = Workdone / time

Recall :

Workdone = Force * distance

Workdone = 300 N * 30 m = 9000 Nm

Workdone = 9 * 10³ J

Power = (9 * 10³ J) / 3s

Power = 3 * 10³J/s

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