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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and power9702/12 · May/June 2016 · Q191 Mark

An electric motor operating a lift has an output power of 20 kW. [Figure 19.1] The lift and passengers have a combined mass of 1500kg. The motor raises the lift through a distance of 20 m. How long does it take?

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A6 s
B15 s
C30 s
D60 s

✓ Correct answer

B: 15 s

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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 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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