Question

Mr. Linnartz climbs a vertical distance of 100 meters in 20 seconds. If his weight is 990 newtons what is the power he has exerted?

Answer 1

4950W

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Height = 100m

Time = 20s

Weight = 990N

Unknown:

Power = ?

Solution:

Power is the rate at which work is done.

Power =
`(Work done )/(time )`

Workdone = Force x distance

Input the parameter and solve for the workdone;

Workdone = 990 x 100 = 99000J

Now;

Power =
`(99000)/(20)` = 4950W