Asked in MDCAT Test Series — Electrostatics, Work and EnergyModerate

A man lifts, vertically, a weight of 40 kg through Im in 10s: while a child lifts, vertically, a weight of 10 kg through a distance of Im in Is. What will be correct inference? (g = 10 m/s2)

Correct answer: C. Child has more power than man

  • A. Man has more power than child
  • B. Both have same power
  • C. Child has more power than man
  • D. It is a foolish question

Explanation

Wman = mgh = (40)(10)(1) = 400 JP = Wman / t = 400 / 10 = 40 wattWchild = mgh = (10)(10)(1) = 100 JP = Wchild / t = 100 / 1 = 100 watt

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