Energy question, involving work, there is a missing variable?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a forklift lifting a mass and the relationship between power, work, and speed. The original poster presents a scenario where a 613.0 kg mass is lifted by a forklift generating 950 W of power, seeking to determine the constant speed of the forklift.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the equations relating work, power, and displacement, questioning how to derive speed without having time or displacement values. There is discussion about manipulating the equations to find relationships between the variables.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on how to approach the problem by suggesting dividing the work equation by time to relate power to speed. There is an acknowledgment of the challenge posed by the missing variables, and a few participants express appreciation for the insights shared.

Contextual Notes

The original poster notes a lack of information regarding displacement and time, which complicates their ability to find the speed directly. This constraint is central to the ongoing discussion.

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Homework Statement



A 613.0 kg mass is placed on a forklift that can generate 950 W of power. What is the constant speed of the forlift while lifting this load?

Homework Equations



W = F * change in Displacement ( or (F)(change in displacement)(costheta))

W = mg * Change in displacement

P = W/t
Ekinetic = 1/2mv^2

Work is in joules, power is in Watts.

The Attempt at a Solution



950 W = W/t (I don't have time or displacement)

W = mg * change in displacement
W = (9.5*613 )* change in displacement(which I do not have)
W = 6007.4 N *change in displacement
change in displacement = vAverage * change in time
change in time = all include velocity, which I am looking for.
?

Ekinetic = 1/2mv^2
xJ = (613.0kg/2)v^2
xJ = 306.5v^2
?


I feel like I need displacement or time, but I'm given neither. :\
 
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oddcitations said:
W = F * change in Displacement

Good! Now what happens if you take both sides of this equation, and divide them by t?
 
oddcitations said:

Homework Statement



A 613.0 kg mass is placed on a forklift that can generate 950 W of power. What is the constant speed of the forlift while lifting this load?

Homework Equations



W = F * change in Displacement ( or (F)(change in displacement)(costheta))

W = mg * Change in displacement

P = W/t
Ekinetic = 1/2mv^2

Work is in joules, power is in Watts.

The Attempt at a Solution



950 W = W/t (I don't have time or displacement)

W = mg * change in displacement
W = (9.5*613 )* change in displacement(which I do not have)
W = 6007.4 N *change in displacement
change in displacement = vAverage * change in time
change in time = all include velocity, which I am looking for.
?

Ekinetic = 1/2mv^2
xJ = (613.0kg/2)v^2
xJ = 306.5v^2
?


I feel like I need displacement or time, but I'm given neither. :\

take equation w=mg*d
divide both side by t,then u will get p=mg*v
put the values of p,m&g,so find the velocity of forlift...
 
cepheid said:
Good! Now what happens if you take both sides of this equation, and divide them by t?

Ah...
nikhil khatri said:
take equation w=mg*d
divide both side by t,then u will get p=mg*v
put the values of p,m&g,so find the velocity of forlift...


That is so ingenius, I love it! Thank you guys very much! :]
 

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