Electric Motor Power Output and Efficiency

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The electric motor operates at a rotational speed of 850 RPM, producing a constant torque of 5 ft-lbf, with an input power of 700 watts. The output power at the motor shaft is calculated using the formula Power = Torque * Angular Velocity, resulting in an output power of 5800 watts. This value exceeds the input power, indicating a misunderstanding in the calculations, as output power cannot exceed input power. The motor efficiency is determined using the formula Efficiency = Output Power / Input Power, highlighting the importance of accurate unit conversions in power calculations.

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Homework Statement


An electric motor operates at a steady state condition with a rotational speed of 850RPM while producing a constant torque of 5ft-lbf. A watt meter reads 700watts supplied to the motor.
What is the output power at the motor shaft?
What is the power lost in the motor which ends up to the surroundings?
What is the motor efficiency?


Homework Equations


(a) Power=torque*angular velocity
(b) Efficiency=output power/input power


The Attempt at a Solution


I converted the torque to 6.78N*m.
Then I plugged in my values or angular velocity (850RPM) and torque into equation (a).
My result was: 5800W
Is this not too large? The input power was only 700W, shouldn't my output power be less than this? Wouldn't this mean that power is not lost, but gained?
 
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You should convert the 850 rev/min to radians/s.
 
Gear300 said:
You should convert the 850 rev/min to radians/s.

Thanks, my answer makes more sense now!
 

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