Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

In an underground station, an escalator is carrying $250$ people while moving at a velocity of $4.3\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. The mean mass of one person is $78\,\text{kg}$, and the escalator is inclined at an angle of $40^\circ$ to the horizontal. What minimum power is needed to raise these people?

  • A$54\,\text{kW}$
  • B$64\,\text{kW}$
  • C$530\,\text{kW}$
  • D$630\,\text{kW}$

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