5. Two people of the same mass climb the same set of stairs. Person A climbs the stairs in 25 s. Person B dimbsthe stairs in 35 s.Which person does the most work? Explain your answera.b. Which person produces more power? Explain your answer930 KB

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5. Two people of the same mass climb the same set of stairs. Person A climbs the stairs in 25 s. Person B dlimbs the stairs in 35 s. a. Which person does the most work? Explain your answer b. Which person produces more power? Explain your answer

5. Two people of the same mass climb the same set of stairs. Person A climbs the stairs in 25 s. Person B dlimbs the stairs in 35 s. a. Which person does the most work? Explain your answer b. Which person produces more power? Explain your answer

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter10: Work, Energy And Machines

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 82A

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