A truck weighing 1000 kgf changes its speed from 36 km h−1 to 72 km h−1 in 2 minutes.Calculate:(i) the work done by the engine,and (ii) its power.(g=10 ms−2)
(i) Mass of the truck = 1000 kg
Initial velocity, u=36 kmph=36×518 m/s=10 m/s
Final velocity, v=72 kmph=20 m/s
Work done = Change in kinetic energy =12m(v2−u2)=12×1000×(202−102)=1.5×105 J
(ii) Power =Work doneTime=1.5×105120=1250 W