Powerprobs2022
Powerprobs2022
1. During a tie game, Sophia kicks a soccer ball with 250 N of force. The ball moves forward 0.40 meters in 0.23
seconds while in contact with Sophia’s foot. How much power does Sophia generate with her game winning
kick?
2. A nuclear sub surfaces by pumping water out of the vessel. If one of its pumps is rated at 150,000 Watts, how
much work does it accomplish in 5 minutes? (Units)
3. Cameron is riding in his first century (100 mile bike race). How much power does he generate if his legs pedal
with 450 N of force and he rides at a constant 12 m/s?
4. During the Starr’s Mill performance of “The Great Gatsby”, the motor to raise the curtain breaks. The show
must go on, of course, so Alexis lifts the 120 kg curtain a distance of 8.1 meters in 8 seconds. How much power
does Alexis generate during her play saving move?
5. FBD Required: As Capt. Over advances the throttle for takeoff, his 950 kg airplane accelerates at 2.6 m/s . 2
6. FBD Required: Makenzie is pulling her kayak 15 m to the water’s edge. She pulls with 175 N at an angle
of 55⁰ above the ground. If she gets the kayak to the water in 11 seconds, what is Makenzie’s power output?