Question

Which of the following would produce the most power?

Answer 1

Answer:

A mass of 10 kilograms lifted 10 meters in 5 seconds.

Explanation:

Power can be defined as the energy required to do work per unit time.

Mathematically, it is given by the formula;

$Power = \frac {Energy}{time}$

But Energy = mgh

Substituting into the equation, we have

$Power = \frac {mgh}{time}$

Given the following data;

Mass = 10kg

Height = 10m

Time = 5 seconds

We know that acceleration due to gravity is equal to 9.8 m/s²

$Power = \frac {10*9.8*10}{5} = 490 Watts$

Hence, a mass of 10 kilograms lifted 10 meters in 5 seconds would produce the most power.