Calculate the minimum average power output necessary for a person to run up a 12.0 m long hillside, which is inclined at 25.0° above the horizontal, in 3.00 s. You can neglect the person's kinetic energy
Express your answer in horsepower. (1 hp = 746 W)
A) 1.24 hp
B) 2.93 hp
C) 1.86 hp
D) 0.740 hp
Answer: A
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