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Determine the:
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ii. Power...(Solved)
In a certain building during construction, a crane lifted a load of 4000 kg through a vertical distance of 6.0m in 12 seconds.
Determine the:
i. Work done
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iii. Efficiency of the crane if it is rated 25 kw
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A sliding body on an inclined plane is affected by some factors. Name two factors.
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State two types of cells.
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