The heart of a man pumps 4000 c.c. of blood through the arteries per minute at a pressure of 130 mm of Hg. If the density of mercury is 13.6 × 103 kgm−3, what is the power of heart?
A
0.115 HP
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B
1.15 HP
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C
1.15 watt
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D
2.30 watt
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Solution
The correct option is C 1.15 watt Given V=4000cc P=130mmHg ρHg=13.6×103Kgm−3 t=1min=60s Power is given by P=Wt P=F.rt P=PArt P=PVt P=(0.13)(13.6×103)(9.8)(4000×10−6)60 P=69.360=1.15W