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O-LevelPhysicsEnergy & Work5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q121 Mark

A motor is used to lift a load 0.50 m vertically, as shown. The load weighs 40 N. The power of the motor is 20 W and the system is 25% efficient. How long does it take to raise the load?

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A0.040 s
B0.25 s
C4.0 s
D40 s

✓ Correct answer

C: 4.0 s

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Energy & Work, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 12.

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