Water is pumped steadily out of a flooded basement at 2.8 m/s through a hose of radius 0.1 cm, passing through a window 3.1 m above the waterline. What is the pump’s power? Assume the density of the water is 1000 kg/m3. Round your answer off to one decimal place.

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Water is pumped steadily out of a flooded basement at 2.8 m/s through a hose of radius 0.1 cm, passing through a window 3.1 m above the waterline. What is the pump’s power? Assume the density of the water is 1000 kg/m3. Round your answer off to one decimal place. 

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