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7.7 Exercise 16

Avg difficulty 2.5

Calculate the power output needed for a 950-kg car to climb a 2.00º2.00º slope at a constant 30.0 m/s while encountering wind resistance and friction totaling 600 N. Explicitly show how you follow the steps in the Problem-Solving Strategies for Energy.

OpenStax College Physics 2e, 7.7 Power, exercise 16

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