A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/12/O/N/18

Explanation
Insufficient information to determine engine output Steps:
- Calculate acceleration a = (25 - 20)/4 = 1.25 m/s².
- Net force for acceleration F_net = 900 × 1.25 = 1,125 N.
- Average speed v_avg = (20 + 25)/2 = 22.5 m/s.
- Power for acceleration = F_net × v_avg = 1,125 × 22.5 = 25 kW; engine power > this due to unstated resistance.
Why B is correct:
- Not enough information; resistance forces (drag, friction) required for total engine output, but assuming zero resistance yields ~25 kW, closest to B among options.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Too low; perhaps miscalculated as force without velocity.
- C: Too high; perhaps used wrong acceleration like Δv/t without division.
- D: Too high; perhaps forgot 1/2 in KE or used full v² difference.
Final answer: B
Topic: Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy
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