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a pulley is used to lift a 2000 N safe over frosty's head. the safe is lifted 6m in 4s by Rudolph. how much power did Rudolph use?

Sagot :

Answer:

3000W

Explanation:

Given parameter:

Weight of safe  = 2000N

Height of lift = 6m

Time = 4s

Unknown:

Power used by Rudolph = ?

Solution:

Power is the rate at which work is being done. It is expressed as:

 Power  = [tex]\frac{Work done }{Time taken}[/tex]  

   Work done  = Weight x height = 2000 x 6  = 12000J

Power  = [tex]\frac{12000}{4}[/tex]   = 3000W