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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and powerOct/Nov 2018Paper 1 Q181 Mark

A car of mass 1800 kg accelerates along a horizontal road so that its speed increases from 20 m s⁻¹ to 25 m s⁻¹ in a time of 5.4 s. What is the average useful power output of the car's engine?

A4.2 kW
B38 kW
C120 kW
D1100 kW

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Oct/Nov 2018 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Work, energy and power and is worth 1 mark.

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