Physics

Physics

Problem

A pump must do 1.5×106 J1.5\times10^{6}\,\text{J} of work to raise water to a storage tank. It runs at 500 W500\,\text{W} for the first 2.0 min2.0\,\text{min}, after which its output drops and remains steady at 300 W300\,\text{W}. Calculate the additional time, in minutes, the pump must operate at the reduced power to finish the required work.

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