Physics

Physics

Problem

An electric motor is used to raise a load vertically. a. (i) The motor is rated 600 W600\,\text{W}. Calculate the work it can perform in 3 min3\,\text{min}. Give your answer in joule. b. (ii) If the motor actually performs only 90%90\% of the work calculated in part (i) because of energy losses, how much work is lost to the surroundings?

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