A child pushes a merry-go-round by applying a force tangential to the platform (Figure P8.11). To maintain

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A child pushes a merry-go-round by applying a force tangential to the platform (Figure P8.11). To maintain a constant rotational speed of 40 rpm, the child must exert a constant force of 90 N to overcome the slowing effects of friction in the bearings and platform. Calculate the power exerted by the child in horsepower to operate the merry-go-round. The diameter of the platform is 8 ft.


Figure P8.11

40 гpm 8 ft 90 N

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An Introduction To Mechanical Engineering

ISBN: 9781111576820

3rd Edition

Authors: Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis

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