Answer:
3566.26 Watts
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Mass (m) of crate = 151 kg
Coefficient of kinetic friction (μ) = 0.399
Velocity (v) = 6.04 m/s
Power (P) =?
Next, we shall determine the normal reaction. This can be obtained as follow:
Mass (m) of crate = 151 kg
Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s²
Normal reaction (R) = mg
Normal reaction (R) = 151 × 9.8
Normal reaction (R) = 1479.8 N
Next, we shall determine the force applied to move the crate. This can be obtained as follow:
Coefficient of kinetic friction (μ) = 0.399
Normal reaction (R) = 1479.8 N
Force (F) =?
F = μR
F = 0.399 × 1479.8
F = 590.44 N
Finally, we shall determine the power used to move the crate as follow:
Velocity (v) = 6.04 m/s
Force (F) applied = 590.44 N
Power (P) =?
P = F × v
P = 590.44 × 6.04
P = 3566.26 Watts
Therefore, the power used to move the crate is 3566.26 Watts.
