Three identical cranes lift the same load through

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Three identical cranes lift the same 500 kg500\,\text{kg} load through 20 m20\,\text{m}. Crane A completes the lift in 50 s50\,\text{s}, crane B in 40 s40\,\text{s} and crane C in 30 s30\,\text{s}. Rank the cranes in decreasing order of average power delivered and justify your answer in one sentence.

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