A winch is a device used to lift lobster traps out of the

Last updated: 7/24/2022

A winch is a device used to lift lobster traps out of the water and onto a lobster boat. The winch applies a force of 300 N to lift a trap a distance of 20 m in 12 s. a. Calculate the work performed by the winch to lift the trap. Show your calculations and include units in your answer. b. Calculate the power supplied by the winch to lift the trap. Show your calculations and include units in your answer. The winch then lifts a second trap. c. Explain how the winch could perform the same amount of work but supply a greater amount of power when lifting the second trap. d. Explain how the winch could supply the same amount of power but perform a different amount of work when lifting the second trap.