JAMB Physics 1992 Question 6

Question 6

Work, Energy and Power

A man weighing 800N climbs up a flight of stairs to a height of 15m in 12.5s. What is the man's average power output?

  1. A.667W
  2. B.810W
  3. C.960W
  4. D.15000W
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Answer: C (960W)

Explanation

Work done = 800 × 15 = 12 000 J. Power = 12 000 ÷ 12.5 = 960 W.