Q: Can you compute the instantaneous power of
this engine at
1000 RPM = 104.7 rad/s
2000 RPM = 208.4 rad/s
4000 RPM = 418.9 rad/s
How much work does it take to change speed?
0 - 10 mph 20 - 30 mph 50 - 60 mph
0 - 4.5 m/s 8.9 - 13.4 m/s 22.3 - 26.8 m/s
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Kinetic start
Energy
(J) end
change = Work
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change in speed
0 - 10 mph 20 - 30 mph 50 - 60 mph
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approx engine
speed (RPM) 1000 2000 4000
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Work (J)
Power (W)
time
required (s)
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