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    Apr 15, 2013, 09:59 PM
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    A car can accelerate from 0 to 50 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 212 mph. The mass of the car is 2500 kg. Find the minimum power needed to achieve 50 mph.
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    Apr 16, 2013, 05:45 AM
    Power = force times velociity. You know the velocity, you just need to determine the force.

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