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Thank you for your help. I also thought that maybe the textbook messed up, but the method of 1000(1.2) still seems plausible if you think about it... Really appreciate it! I'm going to wait for a few more answers just to confirm...

Hello everyone, sorry if this is posted in the wrong section; I just signed up. Homework Statement Okay, so the question in my textbook is: "A car engine needs 1000W to start it. The starter motor supplies this power. The starter motor is 80% efficient and it runs off a 12V battery. a)...