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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A car with mass $1800\,\text{kg}$ moves along a horizontal road, and its speed rises from $20\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ to $25\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ over a time of $5.4\,\text{s}$. What is the average useful power output of the car’s engine?

  • A$4.2\,\text{kW}$
  • B$38\,\text{kW}$
  • C$120\,\text{kW}$
  • D$1100\,\text{kW}$

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