Answer:
P = 85.72 W
Explanation:
Given that,
Initial speed, u = 0
Final speed, v = 22 m/s
Time, t = 0.48 s
Mass, m = 170 g = 0.17 kg
Let a be the acceleration of the rattlesnake.
[tex]a=\dfrac{v-u}{t}\\\\a=\dfrac{22-0}{0.48}\\\\a=45.84\ m/s^2[/tex]
Let x is the displacement of a rattlesnake. It can be given by :
[tex]x=ut+\dfrac{1}{2}at^2\\\\x=0+\dfrac{1}{2}\times 45.84\times (0.48)^2\\\\x=5.28\ m[/tex]
The power of the rattlesnake is given by :
[tex]P=\dfrac{W}{t}\\\\P=\dfrac{m\times a\times x}{t}\\\\P=\dfrac{0.17\times 45.84\times 5.28}{0.48}\\\\P=85.72\ W[/tex]
So, the power of the rattlesnake is 85.72 W.
