Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - Check Your Understanding - Page 162: 16

Answer

a) is correct.

Work Step by Step

We have $$\overline P=\frac{W}{t}$$ Since $\overline P_A\gt\overline P_B$ and $t_A=t_B$, it follows that $W_A\gt W_B$; in the same amount of time, the amount of work done by engine A is greater than that done by engine B. Therefore, both b) and c) are incorrect. Now if $W_A=W_B$, we will have $t_A\lt t_B$; engine A finishes the same amount of work more quickly than engine B. a) is correct.
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