Two electric motors drive two elevators of equal mass in a three-story building 15 meters tall. Each elevator has a mass of 1,200 kg.

The first elevator can do this work in 5.0 seconds.

calculate the power output of the first motor.

P=
W=
T=

Question

Two electric motors drive two elevators of equal mass in a three-story building 15 meters tall. Each elevator has a mass of 1,200 kg.

The first elevator can do this work in 5.0 seconds.

calculate the power output of the first motor.

P=
W=
T=

SmokeyBrown · Answer

Hi, and welcome to QuestionCove!

The formula for calculating mechanical power is:

Power (Watts) = Force (Newtons) * Distance (meters)/Time (seconds)

You can use the information presented in the question in order to do calculations and find the power output.

Jill345 · Answer

Hi, thank you so much for your help!

SmokeyBrown · Answer

You are very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. If you need further guidance, please do not hesitate to ask :)