alleryStart learning →B steadily lifts twice A's mass through half A's height in twice A's time. Useful lifting power B:A?
A1:2
B1:1
C1:4
D2:1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1:2
B does equal lifting work in twice the time, so its average useful power is half A's.
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