Example Sheet 2 Questions
Example Sheet 2 Questions
Example Sheet 2 Questions
(i) What is the astronaut’s angular momentum about 𝑂 before the tether becomes taut?
(−1440k kg m2 /s)
(ii) What is the magnitude of the component of her velocity perpendicular to the tether im-
mediately after the tether becomes taut? (1.2 m/s)
(i) the tractive force exerted by each locomotive at 20 mph, (273 kN)
(ii) the power required from each locomotive at 20 mph, (2440 kW)
(iii) the power required from each locomotive as the train speed approaches 40 mph and
(4880 kW)
(iv) the power required from each locomotive if the train cruises at a steady 40 mph. (1980 kW)
Exercise 6 Escalator
An escalator handles a steady load of 30 people per minute in elevating them from the ground
to the first floor through a vertical rise of 7 m. The average person has a mass of 65 kg. If the
motor which drives the unit delivers 3 kW, calculate the mechanical efficiency 𝜂 of the system.
(0.744)