The power that must be supplied to the motor is 136 hp
<u>Explanation:</u>
Given-
weight of the elevator, m = 1000 lb
Force on the table, F = 500 lb
Distance, s = 27 ft
Efficiency, ε = 0.65
Power = ?
According to the equation of motion:
F = ma
a = 16.1 ft/s²
We know,
To calculate the output power:
Pout = F. v
Pout = 3 (500) * 29.48
Pout = 44220 lb.ft/s
As efficiency is given and output power is known, we can calculate the input power.
ε = Pout / Pin
0.65 = 44220 / Pin
Pin = 68030.8 lb.ft/s
Pin = 68030.8 / 500 hp
= 136 hp
Therefore, the power that must be supplied to the motor is 136 hp