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AAMC FL 3, C/P Section Q7
Started by mariposas905
Hi, Mariposas905--
The question starts out by saying, "If no braking occurs". Therefore, the generator was not engaged (no 5000 N at 40 m/s was engaged) and no stationary surface was added to the wheels to decelerate. If no braking occurs, then we have no deceleration (constant velocity of 40 m/s). So we must look at the free body diagram: 1000 N of force due to rolling friction/internal friction must be balanced by the power needed to maintain constant velocity. So the power output must be 1000 N x 40 m/s.
I hope that helps.
Happy Studying!
The question starts out by saying, "If no braking occurs". Therefore, the generator was not engaged (no 5000 N at 40 m/s was engaged) and no stationary surface was added to the wheels to decelerate. If no braking occurs, then we have no deceleration (constant velocity of 40 m/s). So we must look at the free body diagram: 1000 N of force due to rolling friction/internal friction must be balanced by the power needed to maintain constant velocity. So the power output must be 1000 N x 40 m/s.
I hope that helps.
Happy Studying!
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