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(a) 1800 W is the wrong answer! Here's how it's done:

power = 15 x 120 / 60 = 30 W

The total energy transferred is 15 J × 120 (as each box requires 15 J). Divide this total by the time taken (60) in seconds. This gives the energy per second, or power.


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