Two sailors, Popped-Eye and Mack Sparrow, are using

Last updated: 7/26/2022

Two sailors, Popped-Eye and Mack Sparrow, are using identical pulleys to lift sunken treasure to their ship. Popped-Eye's treasure is three times heavier than Mack Sparrow's. Each sailor lifts his treasure an identical distance. Popped-Eye lifts his treasure the entire distance in 30s. Mack Sparrow requires twice as much time. Which statement below is true regarding Popped-Eye's and Mack Sparrow's relative power? A) Their power is equal. B) Popped-Eye is 3 times more powerful than Mack Sparrow. C) Popped-Eye is 6 times more powerful than Mack Sparrow. D) Popped-Eye is 1.5 times more powerful than Mack Sparrow.