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The document discusses measuring human power through a staircase running activity. It provides results for 8 participants, calculating their power output in watts and horsepower based on factors like mass, height climbed, and time taken. Analyzing the data found the highest power outputs were 261.04 watts for Pauline and 259.16 watts for Ma. Ingrid. The activity helped determine each member's power output and fostered a positive attitude towards exercise.

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Bukas Physics

The document discusses measuring human power through a staircase running activity. It provides results for 8 participants, calculating their power output in watts and horsepower based on factors like mass, height climbed, and time taken. Analyzing the data found the highest power outputs were 261.04 watts for Pauline and 259.16 watts for Ma. Ingrid. The activity helped determine each member's power output and fostered a positive attitude towards exercise.

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HUMAN POWER

Group Name: NEWTON’S GROUP


I. Objectives
Cognitive: Analyze and interpret the performance metrics to determine the human power of each of
the members.
Psychomotor: Perform the staircase running activity efficiently to accurately measure each
member’s human power.

Affective: Develop a positive attitude towards physical exercise, recognizing the value of measuring
human power in promoting health.

II. Data and Results


RUNNER MASS WEIGHT HEIGHT TIME WORK POWER
(kg) (N) (M) (s) (j)
Watts Horse
Power
Nicole Diestro 48kg 470.4 12.19 22.41 5734.176 255.88

Ella Bangayan 46kg 450.8 12.19 24.48 5495.252 224.48

Pauline Joyce 55kg 539 12.19 25.17 6570.41 261.04


Palattao

KC – Joy Dumlao 40kg 392 12.19 25.82 4778.48 185.07


Angela Canaya 55kg 539 12.19 25.90 6570.41 253.84

Ma. Ingrid Albano 57kg 558 12.19 26.21 6808.115

Irish Jasper Bernados 44kg 431.2 12.19 26.87 5256.328 195.62

Marinelle Cauan 48kg 470.4 12.19 27.40 5734.176 209.28


III. Discussion

Human power refers to the ability of humans to do work or produce energy. In physics, this is often
measured in terms of output power, which can be quantified using units such as watts or horsepower. Watts
measure the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred over time, while horsepower is another unit
of power commonly used in the context of engines and motors, but can also apply to human power. By
evaluating human power through physical activities, we can estimate the energy output of an individual in
these units, providing a fascinating insight into human physical capabilities.

The activity designed to measure human power involved participants running up a staircase from the 1st to
the 4th floor, covering a vertical distance of 12.19 meters (converted from 40 feet for accuracy). To
determine the work done, and subsequently the power output, several steps were followed. Each participant's
mass was recorded, and the force due to gravity was calculated by multiplying this mass by the acceleration
due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2), giving the weight in newtons (N). Work done (in joules, J) was then calculated
by multiplying the weight by the height climbed. To find power in watts, the formula used was Work (J) /
Time (s), and for horsepower, the formula was Work (J) / Time (s) / 746 (since 1 horsepower equals 746
watts).

This activity not only served to measure the human power output in watts and horsepower but also
highlighted the individual differences among the participants. These differences could be attributed to
various factors such as physical fitness, body mass, and efficiency in performing the task. Understanding
and calculating human power in this manner provides a concrete method to quantify physical capabilities
and endurance, offering valuable insights for real- life applications.

IV. Conclusion

In conclusion, our activity, which involved running up a staircase to determine who had the greatest human
power, was executed well by all members. After analyzing and interpreting the performance metrics, it was
found that Pauline exhibited the highest power output of 261.04 watts, followed by Ma. Ingrid with 259.16
watts, and Angela with 253.84 watts. Ella Bangayan also showed impressive performance with 224.48
watts. Other participants included Marinelle with 209.28 watts, Irish Jasper with 195.62 watts, and KC-Joy
with 185.07 watts. This activity not only helped in determining the power output of each member but also
fostered a positive attitude towards physical exercise among us.

V. Application
Pump well Instead of Faucet:
 This method involves human power in the physical action of pumping to draw water from a well,
rather than the simple turn of a faucet which relies on a pressurized water supply system. This
encourages physical activity and can strengthen muscles through the repetitive motion of pumping
and it fosters an appreciation for water as a valuable resource, potentially promoting more
responsible usage habits.

Bicycle Instead of Riding Motors:


 Opting for bicycles over motorized vehicles is a clear choice for exerting human power for
transportation. Biking requires the cyclist to pedal, converting human energy into motion. This not
only provides significant health benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength,
and coordination but also instills a sense of independence and self-reliance in students.
Gardening Instead of using machines:
 Choosing to tend to gardens manually instead of using lawn machines emphasizes the human power
involved in cultivating and maintaining green spaces. Gardening tasks such as digging, planting, and
watering require considerable physical effort, which can improve strength, stamina, and flexibility.

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