Machine Elements in Mechanical Design (6th Edition) (What's New in Trades & Technology)
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ISBN: 9780134441184
Author: Robert L. Mott, Edward M. Vavrek, Jyhwen Wang
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 26P
For Problems15−28, perform the indicated conversion of units. (Refer to Appendix 16 for conversion factors.) Express the results with the appropriate prefix as illustrated in Tables1−3 and 1−4.
26. To compute the energy used by a motor, multiply the power that it draws by the time of operation. Consider a motor that draws 12.5 hp for 16 h/day, five days per week. Compute the energy used by the motor for one year. Express the result in
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Machine Elements in Mechanical Design (6th Edition) (What's New in Trades & Technology)
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