(i) The power of the car's engine is given by the formula:
\(\text{Power} = \text{Force} \times \text{Velocity}\)
Substituting the given values:
\(\text{Power} = 350 \times 15 = 5250 \text{ W}\)
(ii) When the car descends the hill, the forces acting along the slope are:
\(\text{Driving Force (DF)} + 1200g \sin 1^{\circ} - 350 = 1200 \times 0.12\)
Solving for DF:
\(\text{DF} = 1200 \times 0.12 - 1200g \sin 1^{\circ} + 350\)
The power is then:
\(P = \text{DF} \times 15 = 4270 \text{ W}\)
(iii) Using Newton's second law down the slope:
\(1200g \sin 1^{\circ} - 350 = 1200a\)
Using the constant acceleration formula:
\(18^2 = 20^2 + 2as\)
Solving for \(s\):
\(s = 324 \text{ m}\)
Alternatively, using energy methods:
Potential energy loss: \(1200g \times s \times \sin 1^{\circ}\)
Kinetic energy loss: \(\frac{1}{2} \times 1200 \times (20^2 - 18^2)\)
Equating energy losses to work done against resistance:
\(1200g \times s \times \sin 1^{\circ} + \frac{1}{2} \times 1200 \times (20^2 - 18^2) = 350s\)
Solving gives \(s = 324 \text{ m}\).