Pilot averages 190W over distance. Mass, time, power given. find H

[lolbob07]

Homework Statement

In 1979 the human powered Gossamer Albatross flew across the English Channel. The pedalling pilot averaged 190 W over the distance. If the pilot's power was used to lift a 110 kg mass, to what height would he lift the mass in a time of 25 s?

Homework Equations

P = W/T
W=FxD

The Attempt at a Solution

All I am looking for is the formula to solve this question.
P = 190 J/S
M = 110 kg
Time = 25 s

How to find the height?

 

[andrevdh]

How much work would he have done during this period?
Lifting a mass up ... what happens to its energy?

 

[lolbob07]

How much work would he have done during this period?
Lifting a mass up ... what happens to its energy?

Work = F x D


F=mg
F=110 x 9.8
F=1078 N

But how do we find the distance?

 

[olivermsun]

190 W is a quantity of power. Check out the definition (and units) of power.

 

[andrevdh]

Use the power rating to calculate the amount of work that the pilot will do during the stated period of time.

 

[CWatters]

Instead of W=FD think about W=mgh