A forklift raises a crate in 5.0 seconds, giving the crate 5000 joules of potential energy. What is the power of the forklift?

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To determine the power of the forklift, we can use the formula:

Power (P) = Energy (E) / Time (t)

Given:
Energy (E) = 5000 joules
Time (t) = 5.0 seconds

Plugging in the values into the formula, we have:

Power (P) = 5000 joules / 5.0 seconds ≈ 1000 watts

Therefore, the power of the forklift is approximately 1000 watts.