Power Problem regarding elavator

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In summary, the question asks for the power required for an elevator with a mass of 255kg and an efficiency of 62.5% to climb 52.5 meters in 25 seconds. Using the equations for power and gravitational potential energy, the solution is found to be 1010.4 watts. The efficiency is incorporated by multiplying the numerator by 0.625, as it represents the proportion of energy that is actually used. It is not necessary to multiply by 1.625, as this would result in an incorrect efficiency value. Additionally, a non-ideal process (<100%) will require more energy than an ideal process, as shown by the calculation for power.
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Homework Statement


An 255kg elevator which is 62.5% efficient climbs 52.5 meters in 25 seconds. What is the power required to do this.

I'm just not sure how to incorporate efficiency in this.

Homework Equations


P= change in energy over change in time
GPE=mgh

The Attempt at a Solution



P= 255*9.81*52.5/25 Do I need to multiplay the numerator by 0.625? Could you please explain why or why not? Thanks in advance :)
 
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Will a non ideal process (<100%) require more or less energy than an ideal process?
 
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billy_joule said:
Will a non ideal process (<100%) require more or less energy than an ideal process?
More. would I have to multiplay it by 1.625 then?
 
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No. 1/1.625 = 0.615 ≠ 0.625
 

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