A d.c. In a brake test of a shunt motor, the following observations were taken: Spring balance reading = tight side 30.5 kg. Slack side 5.6 kg Effective diameter of brake drum D = 0.3 m Motor speed 960 rpm Supply voltage 230 V Input line current 18 A Find the motor horse power output and efficiency.

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A d.c. In a brake test of a shunt motor, the following observations were taken: Spring balance
reading = tight side 30.5 kg.
Slack side 5.6 kg
Effective diameter of brake drum D = 0.3 m
Motor speed 960 rpm
Supply voltage 230 V
Input line current 18 A
Find the motor horse power output and efficiency.
Transcribed Image Text:A d.c. In a brake test of a shunt motor, the following observations were taken: Spring balance reading = tight side 30.5 kg. Slack side 5.6 kg Effective diameter of brake drum D = 0.3 m Motor speed 960 rpm Supply voltage 230 V Input line current 18 A Find the motor horse power output and efficiency.
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