2000 pound truck is driving at a constant velocity of 35 miles/h. How much power (in hp) is needed to accelerate the truck to 85 miles/h in 4 second

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A 2000 pound truck is driving at a constant velocity of 35 miles/h. How much power (in hp) is needed to accelerate the truck to 85 miles/h in 4 seconds?

 

 
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