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Question
A machine raises a load of 750 N through a height of 16 m in 5 seconds. Calculate the power at which the machine works.
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Solution
Power = `("Force"xx"Distance")/"Time"`
=`(750xx16)/5"watt"`
= 2400 watt.
= 2.4 KW.
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