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Space, time and motion · Question 4

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A crane lifts a load of mass 250 kg through a vertical height of 12 m in 8.0 s at constant speed. What is the useful output power of the crane?

  1. A

    375 W

  2. B

    2.5 kW

  3. C

    3.7 kW

  4. D

    29 kW

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Answer overviewCorrect answer: C — 3.7 kW
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Predict from the governing principle before looking for a matching option. Then reject alternatives by checking direction, units, limiting behaviour or the physical meaning of each statement.

  1. 1

    The correct choice is C: 3.7 kW

  2. 2

    D is the work done rather than the power, with the division by time omitted. B omits g.

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