University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Kinetic Energy - Problems - Exercises - Page 197: 6.55

Answer

P = 743 W per rider P = 0.996 hp per rider

Work Step by Step

We can find the total power required by the team. $P = F~v = (165~N)(9.00~m/s)$ $P = 1485~W$ Since the team has two members, each person produces half of the power. Each member produces $\frac{1485~W}{2}$, which is 743 W. We can convert this to units of horsepower. $P = (743~W)(\frac{1~hp}{746~W}) = 0.996~hp$
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