candyq27
Mar9-07, 12:20 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A motor is designed to operate on 130 V and draws a current of 13.8 A when it first starts up. At its normal operating speed, the motor draws a current of 4.40 A.
(a) What is the resistance of the armature coil?
(b) What is the back emf developed at normal speed?
(c) What is the current drawn by the motor at one-third normal speed?
2. Relevant equations
V=IR
I=(V-E)/R (E=induced emf)
3. The attempt at a solution
I figured out parts (a) and (b) but I'm not sure how to do part (c).
(a) V=IR 130=(13.8)R R= 130/13.8 = 9.42 ohms
(b) I=(V-E)/R so 4.4=(130-x)/9.42 x=88.6V
(c) I'm not sure how to figure this out. I know at normal speed the I is 4.4A, but I can't just divide that by 3 to figure it out. Can someone help? Thanks.
A motor is designed to operate on 130 V and draws a current of 13.8 A when it first starts up. At its normal operating speed, the motor draws a current of 4.40 A.
(a) What is the resistance of the armature coil?
(b) What is the back emf developed at normal speed?
(c) What is the current drawn by the motor at one-third normal speed?
2. Relevant equations
V=IR
I=(V-E)/R (E=induced emf)
3. The attempt at a solution
I figured out parts (a) and (b) but I'm not sure how to do part (c).
(a) V=IR 130=(13.8)R R= 130/13.8 = 9.42 ohms
(b) I=(V-E)/R so 4.4=(130-x)/9.42 x=88.6V
(c) I'm not sure how to figure this out. I know at normal speed the I is 4.4A, but I can't just divide that by 3 to figure it out. Can someone help? Thanks.