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How long would it take a 4,560 watt motor to raise a 166 kg piano to an apartment window

15 meters above the ground?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We need the power equation here:

P = W/t where W is work and is defined as

W = F*displacement.

Force is a measure in Newtons, which is also weight. We have the mass of the piano, but we need to find the weight:

w = mg so

w = 166(9.8) so

w = 1600N, rounded to the correct number of sig dig. We use that now in the power equation:


4560=((1600)(15))/(t) and isolating the unknown:


t=((1600)(15))/(4560) so

t = 5.3 seconds

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