Garry and Anatoly are two boys using the gym

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Garry and Anatoly are two boys using the gym. They both have a mass of 70 kg. Garry does 20 step-ups in 45 s, raising his centre of mass by 25 cm each time, whilst Anatoly does 12 pull-ups in 20 s, raising his centre of mass by 35 cm each time. (a) Calculate - i Garry's power output. - ii Anatoly's power output. (b) Which of the boys is likely to be out of breath after their exercise?

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