An electric water pump rate 1.5 kW, lifts 200kg of water through a vertical height of 6 meters in 10 seconds. What is the efficiency of the pump? [g = 10ms-2, neglecting air resistance]
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Efficiency = output x 100
= \(\frac{\frac{200 {\times} 10 {\times} {6}}{10}}{1500}\) x \(\frac{100}{1}\)
= 80%
Efficiency = output x 100
= \(\frac{\frac{200 {\times} 10 {\times} {6}}{10}}{1500}\) x \(\frac{100}{1}\)
= 80%