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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and powerMay/June 2010Paper 1 Q161 Mark

A force of 1000 N is needed to lift the hook of a crane at a steady velocity. The crane is then used to lift a load of mass 1000 kg at a velocity of 0.50 m s⁻¹. How much of the power developed by the motor of the crane is used in lifting the hook and the load? Assume that the acceleration of free fall g is equal to 10 m s⁻².

A5.0 kW
B5.5 kW
C20 kW
D22 kW

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) May/June 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Work, energy and power and is worth 1 mark.

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