A mass of 2.5kg is raised by a height of 8m in 36 seconds using an electronic motor. Calculate the power of the motor.

Power = Work / Time. Work = mgh = 2.59.818 = 196.2 J. Power = 196.2 (J) / 36 (Seconds) = 5.45 W.

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