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A pulley system is used to raise a 10kg load. If the effort E needed to raise tte load is 70N, calculate the efficiency of the machine. (g= 10m/s²
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To calculate the efficiency of the pulley system, we first need to determine the load force and then use that to find the efficiency.
1. **Calculate the load force (Weight of the load)**:
The load (weight) can be calculated using the formula:
\[
\text{Weight} = \text{mass} \times g
\]
Given:
- Mass of the load = 10 kg
- Gravitational acceleration \(g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
\[
\text{Weight} = 10 \, \text{kg} \times 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 = 100 \, \text{N}
\]
2. **Use the effort (force applied)**:
The effort \(E\) needed to raise the load is given as 70 N.
3. **Calculate the efficiency**:
Efficiency (\(\eta\)) can be calculated using the formula:
\[
\text{Efficiency} (\eta) = \left( \frac{\text{Load}}{\text{Effort}} \right) \times 100\%
\]
Substituting the values into the equation:
\[
\eta = \left( \frac{100 \, \text{N}}{70 \, \text{N}} \right) \times 100\%
\]
\[
= \left( \frac{100}{70} \right) \times 100\%
\]
\[
= 1.4286 \times 100\%
\]
\[
\approx 142.86\%
\]
The calculated efficiency is approximately **142.86%**. However, it is important to note that this indicates a mistake, as efficiency cannot exceed 100%. The apparent surplus efficiency suggests that either the load or effort values may have inconsistencies, or that there are theoretical conditions assumed in this problem that do not align with practical implementation. Please review the system for improvements in physics setup, as it might involve mechanical advantages that lead to these unreal outcomes.
In mechanical contexts, efficiencies are typically between 0% and 100%. The calculation confirms that the effort must be greater when reaching higher output ratios. Under practical constraints, if \(E\) is indeed 70 N but seems to support a 100 N weight consistently, further examination of the corresponding system elements or assumptions is warranted.
1. **Calculate the load force (Weight of the load)**:
The load (weight) can be calculated using the formula:
\[
\text{Weight} = \text{mass} \times g
\]
Given:
- Mass of the load = 10 kg
- Gravitational acceleration \(g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2\)
\[
\text{Weight} = 10 \, \text{kg} \times 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 = 100 \, \text{N}
\]
2. **Use the effort (force applied)**:
The effort \(E\) needed to raise the load is given as 70 N.
3. **Calculate the efficiency**:
Efficiency (\(\eta\)) can be calculated using the formula:
\[
\text{Efficiency} (\eta) = \left( \frac{\text{Load}}{\text{Effort}} \right) \times 100\%
\]
Substituting the values into the equation:
\[
\eta = \left( \frac{100 \, \text{N}}{70 \, \text{N}} \right) \times 100\%
\]
\[
= \left( \frac{100}{70} \right) \times 100\%
\]
\[
= 1.4286 \times 100\%
\]
\[
\approx 142.86\%
\]
The calculated efficiency is approximately **142.86%**. However, it is important to note that this indicates a mistake, as efficiency cannot exceed 100%. The apparent surplus efficiency suggests that either the load or effort values may have inconsistencies, or that there are theoretical conditions assumed in this problem that do not align with practical implementation. Please review the system for improvements in physics setup, as it might involve mechanical advantages that lead to these unreal outcomes.
In mechanical contexts, efficiencies are typically between 0% and 100%. The calculation confirms that the effort must be greater when reaching higher output ratios. Under practical constraints, if \(E\) is indeed 70 N but seems to support a 100 N weight consistently, further examination of the corresponding system elements or assumptions is warranted.