Question

A 5-kg box is pushed with a horizontal force of 100 N across a floor. What power output is neede d to push the box a distance of 60 meters in 2 minutes? (A) 10 W (B) 25 W (C) 30 W (D) 50 W​

Answer 1

(D) 50 W​

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Mass = 5 kg

Force = 100 N

Distance = 60 N

Time = 2 minutes

Conversion:

1 minute = 60 seconds

2 minutes = 60 * 2 = 120 seconds

To find the power output required to push the box;

First of all, we would determine the work done in pushing the box.

Work done = force * distance

Workdone = 100 * 60

Workdone = 6000 Joules

Next, we find power output;

Power = workdone/time

Power = 6000/120

Power = 50 Watts