A generator having power and creating work for a crane

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The discussion revolves around calculating the lifting speed of a crane powered by a motor with given efficiencies and power output. The motor operates at 88% efficiency while the crane operates at 42%, lifting a 410-kg crate. The user initially calculates the crane's speed as 1.36 m/s but is confused because the answer key states it should be 0.50 m/s. A suggestion is made to consider that mechanical power equals force multiplied by velocity, emphasizing the importance of understanding the minimum force required to lift the crate. Clarification on the calculations and concepts of power and efficiency is sought to resolve the discrepancy.
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Homework Statement


"A motor having an efficiencyof 88% operates a crane having an efficiency of 42%. With what constant speed doess the crane lift a 410-kg crate of machine parts if the power supplied to the motor is 5.5kW"
e'=42%
e=88%
m=410 kg
dr=?
de=?
t=?
g=9.8m/s square
fr=410x9.8=4018
p=5500 w
MA=?
IMA=?
wo=?
wi=?

Homework Equations


w=fd
p=w/t
ma=fr/dr
ima=de/dr
e=wo/wi then x100
e=ma/ima then x 100
wo=frdr
wi=fede
m=vd

The Attempt at a Solution


Im not sure if this is correct, but ill give it a shot:
p=w/d so p=frdr/t i think that since u r looking how fast the crane moves, you use 1 as t
so 5500=4018dr/1
so 5500/4018=dr
dr=1.36 so 1.36m/s
However the answer on the sheet says .50m/s so idont know? Please help as soon as possible.
-Bassi
 
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It might help you to know that mechanical Power = Force x Velocity at any instant. It should be clear what the minimum force required to lift the box is.
 
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