Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics · AS 5 · structured
Work and power of a cable car
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A cable car exerts a constant force of 320 N at 38° to the direction of motion while an object moves 21 m in 12.5 s. Calculate the work done by the force and its average power.
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Split the problem into linked stages and state why each relationship applies.
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