Question

It takes 200 N to move a box 10 meters in 8 seconds. How much power is

required?
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A. 250 W
B. 25 W
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c. 2,000 J
D. 16,000 W
Q

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of power is defined as Power = Workdone/Time Taken

And workdone = Force x Distance so using these equations we get they workdone is, 200x 10 = 2000Nm.

Dividing workdone with time will yield power, 2000 ÷ 8 = 250 Nm/s = 250W.