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A weightlifter lifts 240 kg from the ground to a height of 2.5 in 3 seconds. The average power is:A. 1960 W B. 19.6 KW C. 1.96 MW D. 196 W

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Given, 

Mass = 240 kg 

Height = 2.5 m 

Time = 3 s 

Let g = 9.8 ms-2 

We know,

Average Power = \(\frac{Energy\,consumed}{Time\,taken}\)

 Energy consumed = m × g × h 

= 240 kg×9.8 ms-2×2.5 m 

= 5880 J 

Substituting the require values 

Average Power = \(\frac{5880\,J}{3\,s}\)

= 1960 W



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