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If a cage containing a truck of coal weighing 750 kg is raised to a height of 90 m in a ...

If a cage containing a truck of coal weighing 750 kg is raised to a height of 90 m in a minute, what is the total power expended?
[g = 10 ms2]
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  • A 11.50 kw
  • B 12.60 kw
  • C 11.25 kw
  • D 12.10 kw
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Power = (work done)/time taken = (mgh)/t
= (750 x 10 x 90)/60 = 11250w = 11.25kw

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