A locomotive with a power capability of 1.5 MW can accelerate a train from a speed of
Question:
A locomotive with a power capability of 1.5 MW can accelerate a train from a speed of 10 m/s to 25 m/s in 6.0 min.
(a) Calculate the mass of the train. Find
(b) The speed of the train and
(c) The force accelerating the train as functions of time (in seconds) during the 6.0 min interval.
(d) Find the distance moved by the train during the interval.
Step by Step Answer:
a With P 15 MW 15 x 106 W assumed constant and t 60 min ...View the full answer
Fundamentals of Physics
ISBN: 978-0471758013
8th Extended edition
Authors: Jearl Walker, Halliday Resnick
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