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An airplane flies horizontally at 55.0 m/s. Its propeller
Chapter 1, Problem 40P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 40P
An airplane flies horizontally at 55.0 m/s. Its propeller delivers 1500 N of thrust (forward force) to overcome aerodynamic drag (backward force). Using dimensional reasoning and unity conversion ratios, calculate the useful power delivered by the propeller in units of kW and horsepower.
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QUESTION:
Problem 40P
An airplane flies horizontally at 55.0 m/s. Its propeller delivers 1500 N of thrust (forward force) to overcome aerodynamic drag (backward force). Using dimensional reasoning and unity conversion ratios, calculate the useful power delivered by the propeller in units of kW and horsepower.
ANSWER:
Solution to 40P
Step 1
We need to find the power delivered by the propeller in kW and horsepower units.
We know that
v=velocity of the body
F= force