Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation

Energy conservation — practice question

The force opposing the motion of a car is assumed to vary in proportion to the square of the car’s speed. At a speed of $20\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, the force has magnitude $800\,\text{N}$. What effective power must the car’s engine provide to keep the car moving at a constant speed of $40\,\text{m s}^{-1}$?

  • A$32\,\text{kW}$
  • B$64\,\text{kW}$
  • C$128\,\text{kW}$
  • D$512\,\text{kW}$

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