A 90 kg firefighter needs to climb the stairs of a 20-m-tall building while carrying a 40
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A 90 kg firefighter needs to climb the stairs of a 20-m-tall building while carrying a 40 kg backpack filled with gear. How much power does he need to reach the top in 55 s?
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