Q10. The diagram shows Trudi doing an experiment to determine her power output by running to the top of some stairs.
[a] Trudi's mass was 60.0 kg.
The height of the stairs was 175 cm.
She ran to the top of the stairs in 1.40 s.
Given that the gravitational field strength = 9.8 N/kg, calculate Trudi's power output.
[5 marks]
[b] Trudi's total power output was greater than the answer to part [a].
Suggest two reasons why.
[2 marks]
[c] Tony took more than 1.40 s to run up the same stairs but his power output was the same as Trudi's. What conclusion can be made about Tony's mass?
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What is an area at the top of the staircase?
The landing is the flat flooring at the top and bottom of a staircase that serves as a resting place and provides access to rooms. A landing can also be part of the staircase where it makes a turn.nullWhat Are The Parts Of A Staircase Called? Stair Terminology ...www.lapeyrestair.com › blog › parts-of-a-staircasenull
What is the top surface of a stair?
Treads and Risers These are easily recognisable parts of stairs as they essentially form the steps. The treads are the top surface of the steps, the parts you put your feet on, and the risers are the vertical parts that you don't put your feet on.nullBlog - The Anatomy of a Staircase - Pear Stairswww.pearstairs.co.uk › blog › staircaseanatomynull
What is a level area at the top of a staircase or between one flight of stairs and another?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines landings as the “level area at the top of a staircase or between one flight of stairs and another” Landings have both form and function, and appear in different shapes, depending on their purpose and the overall design.nullStaircase Tips | Understanding Landingswww.bisca.co.uk › staircase-blog › staircase-tips-understanding-landingsnull
What is the vertical part of the stairs?
The riser is the vertical surface of the stair. The tread on the other hand is the horizontal surface of the stair and the part of the stair you step on. Nosing is the portion of the tread that overhangs the front of the riser. Often a stair builder will talk about the rise and run of the stair.nullUnderstanding the Anatomy of a Staircase - Specialized Stair and Railspecializedstairs.com › anatomy-of-a-staircasenull