Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Energy - Problems - Page 169: 62

Answer

$\overline P=29.8W$

Work Step by Step

We call the force the person makes $F$. We have $$\overline P=\frac{W}{t}=\frac{(F\cos\theta)s}{t}$$ $F=22N$, $s=2\pi r =1.76m$, and $t=1.3s$. The force is applied parallel to the motion, so $\theta=0$. $$\overline P=29.8W$$
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