A man rides a bicycle that is connected to an electrical generator. If he rides as hard as he can, his body can produce a mechanical power of 500 W, but the generator is only 40% efficient at converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. How many 100 W incandescent light bulbs can he power

the man can power 2 incandescent light bulbs

Explanation:

Given that;

power produced by the body while riding = 500 W

Efficiency of generator = 40% = 0.4

First we need to convert the mechanical energy to electric energy;

which efficiency of generator multiply by power input, so

⇒ 0.4 × 500 = 200 W

Now, if 1 incandescent light bulbs is 100 W

x incandescent light bulbs bulbs is 200 W

100x W= 200 W

x = 200 W / 100 W

x = 2

Therefore, the man can power 2 incandescent light bulbs

i just did an experiment like this in my science class. also the answer is yes, it will get separated because they are two opposites meaning if they are opposite they can not attract.

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