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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and power9702/12 · May/June 2024 · Q141 Mark

The force resisting the motion of a car is proportional to the square of the car's speed. The magnitude of the force at a speed of 20.0 m s⁻¹ is 800 N. What useful output power is required from the car's engine to maintain a steady speed of 40.0 m s⁻¹?

A32 kW
B64 kW
C128 kW
D512 kW

✓ Correct answer

C: 128 kW

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Work, energy and power, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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