Answer a): velocity of bag = 0.0017m/s
Explanation:
The device is 2m high and it is raised every 20min, this means that it takes 20mins to travel down from the 2m height.
20min = 20x60s = 1200s
Velocity down v = d/t
V = 2/1200 = 0.0017m/s
Answer b): efficiency of device is 65.44% approximately 65%
Explanation:
The work done by gravity to move the 10kg mass down = PE
PE = mgh
where m is mass 10kg,
g is acceleration due to gravity 9.81m/s2
h is the height 2m
PE = 10x9.81x2 = 196.2J
Power P = work done per unit time
P = 196.2J/1200s = 0.1635W
It takes 1W to produce 150lumen of lighting, this device produces 16lumen of lighting, therefore this device uses;
16/150 watt = 0.107W
Efficiency in % = power output over power input
E = 0.107/0.1635 x100% = 65.44%