The electric motor is used to pull a train at a maximum constant speed of 60 km/h. This motor has a power of 340 kW. The train is pulled directly up the inclination of 1 in 180. The tractive resistance against the motion is 80 N. 1.Draw the free body diagram representing all forces acting on the train 2.Calculate the mass of the train.

The electric motor is used to pull a train at a maximum constant speed of 60 km/h. This motor has a power of 340 kW. The train is pulled directly up the inclination of 1 in 180. The tractive resistance against the motion is 80 N. 1.Draw the free body diagram representing all forces acting on the train 2.Calculate the mass of the train.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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