Hoist X lifts a load vertically through in

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Problem

Hoist X lifts a 100 kg100\,\text{kg} load vertically through 5 m5\,\text{m} in 5 s5\,\text{s}. Hoist Y lifts the same load through the same height in 10 s10\,\text{s}. Which statement correctly compares the power of Hoist Y with that of Hoist X? (a) Power of Y is the same as that of X (b) Power of Y is double that of X (c) Power of Y is half of X (d) Power of Y is four times that of X

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