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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

In a water pumping system, the pump takes in $2.0\,\text{kW}$ of electrical power while lifting water. The system raises $16\,\text{kg}$ of water each second by a vertical distance of $7.0\,\text{m}$. What is the efficiency of the pumping system?

  • A$1.8\%$
  • B$5.6\%$
  • C$22\%$
  • D$55\%$

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