Machine A lifts a crate to a height of in

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Problem

Machine A lifts a 200 kg200\,\text{kg} crate to a height of 10 m10\,\text{m} in 50 s50\,\text{s}. Machine B lifts a 150 kg150\,\text{kg} crate to a height of 12 m12\,\text{m} in 30 s30\,\text{s}. Take g=9.8 m/s2g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2. Which machine delivers greater power? (a) Machine A (b) Cannot be compared without knowing gg (c) Machine B (d) Both deliver equal power

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