Physics
A pump is used to lift 600 kg of water from a depth of 75 m in 10 s.
Calculate:
(a) The work done by the pump,
(b) The power at which the pump works, and
(c) The power rating of the pump if its efficiency is 40%. (Take g = 10m s-2).
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