Question

A motor is used to lift a 10 kg mass 2 m above the ground in 4 s. If the power input to the motor is 100 W. what is the efficiency of the motor?
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Answer 1

Answer:

98%

Explanation:

Given parameters

Mass of motor = 10kg

Height = 2m

Time = 2s

Power input = 100w

Unknown

Efficiency = ?

Solution

Efficiency is the percentage of the power output to the power input.

Power is the rate at which work is done.

Power output = mass x g x height / time

g is the acceleration due to gravity

Power output = 10x 2 x 9.8 / 2 = 98W

Efficiency = power output/ power input x 100

Efficiency = 98/100 x 100 = 98%