$A$ boy of mass $40 \, kg$ runs up a flight of $50$ steps,each $10 \, cm$ high,in $5 \, s$. Find: $(i)$ the work done by the boy,and $(ii)$ the power developed. $(g = 9.8 \, m s^{-2})$

  • A
    Work = $1960 \, J$,Power = $392 \, W$
  • B
    Work = $1960 \, J$,Power = $3920 \, W$
  • C
    Work = $196 \, J$,Power = $39.2 \, W$
  • D
    Work = $19600 \, J$,Power = $3920 \, W$

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