Finding the power of an elevator motor

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To find the average power of a 650kg elevator motor during a 3-second acceleration period, the calculation involves using the formula Pavg = W/dT, where W is the work done and dT is the time. The correct approach requires using accelerated motion formulas to determine distance rather than assuming constant speed. For part B, when the elevator reaches its cruising speed of 1.75 m/s, the power can be calculated using P = F*v, where the force is simply the weight of the elevator. The average power during acceleration is approximately 11811.04W, while the power at cruising speed will be lower as it does not account for acceleration. Understanding these differences is crucial for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement



A 650kg elevator starts from rest. It moves upward for 3s with constant acceleration until it reaches its cruising speed of 1.75m/s.
A) What is the average power of the elevator motor during this time period?
B) How does this power compare with the motor power when the elevator is at its cruising speed?

Homework Equations


I think I did part a correctly, but I would like someone to check it. I don't really understand where to start with part b, how is it different than part a?


The Attempt at a Solution


Pavg = W/dT = (F*d)/t = ((ma+mg)*(v*t))/t = ((m(v/t)+mg)*(v*t))/t = (650kg(((1.75m/s)/3s) + 9.8m/s^2)*(1.75m/s*3s))/3s = 11811.04W
 
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Welcome to PF, Pete.
All okay except the replacement of d with vt. That would be assuming the motion is at constant speed, which it is not. Use an accelerated motion formula to find d.
The formula P = F*v will also work with the average velocity. Should be half your answer.
 
Thanks. Do you have any idea on how to get started on part b?
 
Same thing but leave out the ma term, which is zero.
Velocity is steady on 1.75 now, so you could use d = vt.
 
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