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A car engine transfers 6000 J of energy in 5 seconds. What is the power produced by the engine?.
- A.1200 W
- B.600 W
- C.3000 W
- D.1500 W
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- 1200 W.
- the correct option
Explanation
Why this works
The correct answer is 1200 W. This supports Calculate power as the rate of energy transfer.
in Work, energy and power because it uses the required mechanics relationship directly. The other options are less suitable because they confuse a different force, motion, energy, momentum, or materials concept.
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