Calculate Power for Lifting 58kg Object 12m in 5.6s | Step-by-Step Formula Guide

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To calculate the power required to lift a 58 kg object over a height of 12 meters in 5.6 seconds, use the formula: Power (P) = Work (W) / Time (t). The work done (W) is calculated as W = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h), where gravity (g) is approximately 9.81 m/s². Substituting the values, the power required is approximately 102.5 Watts.

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an object of 58kg is lifted 12 meters in 5.6 seconds, calculate the power? I just want to know the formula to use please and thank you
 
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