A defensive tackle picks up the 0.5kg football to a height of 0.8m in 0.25s ... 1. calculate the work done 2. calculate the power generated

1). The work done is the potential energy the football has after it is raised.

Weight of the football = (Mass) x (gravity) = (0.5) x (9.8) = 4.9 newtons

Work = (force) x (distance) = (4.9 newtons) x (0.8 meter) = 3.92 joules

2). Power = (work) / (time) (You know this from the car problem.)

Power = (3.92 joules) / 0.25 s) = 15.68 joules per second = 15.68 watts.