2 Mechanics

2.3 Work, energy, and power

Name: ………………………………. Date: ……………………………….

Work, power, and efficiency

1 A 65 kg boy runs up a flight of stairs totalling 3.4 m in height. If he does this in 12 seconds, determine his work
against gravity and his total power.
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2 Use the graph below to determine the amount of work done during the 4.0 m on a 12 kg object that is starting
from rest on a horizontal surface. What is its velocity at that point in time?

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3 The power supplied to a 92% efficient motor is 5600 W. If the motor operates a lifting device that is 62%
efficient, what is the output power?
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4 4600 J of energy is supplied to a motor that lifts a weight of 440 N a height of 8.9 m. What is the efficiency
of the motor?
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