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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A girl whose mass is $50\,\text{kg}$ runs up a staircase of $20$ steps in $7.0\,\text{s}$. Each step has a height of $25\,\text{cm}$. What is the useful average power output provided by the girl in climbing the staircase?

  • A$18\,\text{W}$
  • B$36\,\text{W}$
  • C$350\,\text{W}$
  • D$2500\,\text{W}$

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