An engine can pull 4 coaches at a maximum speed of 20m/s. Mass of the ...
When 4 coaches (m each) are attached with engine (2m)
according to questions P = K 6mgv ...(1)
(constant power), (K being proportionality constant)
Since resistive force is proportional to weight
Now if 12 coaches are attached
...(2)
Since engine power is constant
So by equation (1) and (2)
Similarly for 6 coaches
The correct answers are: maximum speed of engine when it pulls 12 coaches is 8.5m/s, maximum speed of engine when it pulls 6 coaches is 15m/s
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An engine can pull 4 coaches at a maximum speed of 20m/s. Mass of the ...
Understanding the Problem
To analyze the engine's performance while pulling different numbers of coaches, we first need to establish some basic relationships. The engine's power output is constant, and the resistive force is proportional to the total weight being pulled.
Mass Relationships
- Let the mass of each coach be m.
- Then, the mass of the engine is 2m.
- When pulling n coaches, the total mass is (2m + nm) = m(2 + n).
Force and Speed Relationships
- The maximum speed (V) is governed by the equation: Power = Force x Velocity.
- The resistive force (F_resistive) is proportional to the weight: F_resistive = k * m(2 + n), where k is a constant of proportionality.
Scenario Analysis
1. Pulling 4 Coaches:
- Total mass = m(2 + 4) = 6m.
- At max speed (20 m/s), using Power = Force x Velocity, we derive the constant power output.
2. Pulling 6 Coaches:
- Total mass = m(2 + 6) = 8m.
- As the mass increases, the resistive force also increases, which affects the maximum speed. Calculating gives a maximum speed of 15 m/s.
3. Pulling 12 Coaches:
- Total mass = m(2 + 12) = 14m.
- The increase in mass leads to an increase in resistive force, resulting in a maximum speed of 8.5 m/s.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- Maximum speed when pulling 6 coaches = 15 m/s (Option C).
- Maximum speed when pulling 12 coaches = 8.5 m/s (Option D).
Thus, options C and D are indeed correct.