An automobile engine is rated at (horsepower)

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Problem

An automobile engine is rated at

100\,\text{hp}

(horsepower). Approximately how long, in seconds, would the engine need to perform

2.0\,\text{MJ}

of work if it operates at its full rated output? (Use

1\,\text{hp}=746\,\text{W}

.) (a)

13\,\text{s}

(b)

270\,\text{s}

(c)

27\,\text{s}

(d)

55\,\text{s}