In 2 minutes, a ski lift raises four skiers at a constant speed to a height of 123 m. The average mass of each skier is 71 kg. What is the average power provided by the tension in the cable pulling the lift

The average power  provided by the tension in the cable pulling the lift is = 714 W

Explanation:

Given data

Mass = 71 kg

Change in height = 123 m

When the lift moves in upward direction then in that case kinetic energy is constant & only potential energy changes.

Change in potential energy Δ PE = m g ( )

Δ PE = 71 × 9.81 × 123

Δ PE = 85670.73 J

Time = 2 min = 120 sec

So average power is given by

Therefore the average power  provided by the tension in the cable pulling the lift is = 714 W