Calculate the Average Power Output Necessary for a 55

question 23

Multiple Choice

Calculate the average power output necessary for a 55.8 kg person to run up a 12.0 m long hillside,which is inclined at 25.0° above the horizontal,in 3.00 s.Express your answer in horsepower.

• A)1.24 hp
• B)2.93 hp
• C)1.86 hp
• D)0.74 hp

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