Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
define i. work ii. energy iii. power
Work is defined as the transfer of energy from one form to another. It is typically measured in units of joules (J) or foot-pounds (ft-lb). Energy is defined as the ability to do work. It can be classified into several forms, including kinetic energy (the energy of motion), potential energy (the eneRead more
Distinguish between absolute pressure and gauge pressure
Absolute pressure is the total pressure exerted by a gas or fluid, including the atmospheric pressure. It is measured relative to a vacuum, with zero absolute pressure corresponding to a complete vacuum. Absolute pressure is typically measured in units of pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi)Read more
Absolute pressure is the total pressure exerted by a gas or fluid, including the atmospheric pressure. It is measured relative to a vacuum, with zero absolute pressure corresponding to a complete vacuum. Absolute pressure is typically measured in units of pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi).
Gauge pressure is the pressure of a gas or fluid relative to atmospheric pressure. It is measured by subtracting the atmospheric pressure from the absolute pressure of the gas or fluid. Gauge pressure is typically measured in units of pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi).
See lessdistinguish between i. the principle of work and ii. limiting efficiency with reference with machines
The principle of work is a fundamental principle of mechanics that states that the work done by a force on an object is equal to the product of the force and the displacement of the object in the direction of the force. This principle is commonly expressed as the following equation: Work = Force * DRead more
Work = Force * Displacement
define specific heat capacity
Specific heat capacity (also known as specific heat) is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one kelvin). It is typically measured in units of joules per gram-degree Celsius (J/g-C) or joules per gram-kelvin (J/g-K).
Specific heat capacity (also known as specific heat) is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one kelvin). It is typically measured in units of joules per gram-degree Celsius (J/g-C) or joules per gram-kelvin (J/g-K).
See lessdefine i. limiting friction force, ii. angle of repose as used in friction
Limiting friction force (also known as maximum static friction force) is the maximum force that can act between two surfaces in contact without causing the surfaces to move relative to each other. This force is determined by the normal force acting on the surfaces and the coefficients of statRead more
State the principle of moments
The principle of moments states that the sum of the clockwise moments (also known as torques) about a point must be equal to the sum of the counterclockwise moments about the same point in order for an object to be in equilibrium. This principle is commonly expressed as the following equation: clocRead more
The principle of moments states that the sum of the clockwise moments (also known as torques) about a point must be equal to the sum of the counterclockwise moments about the same point in order for an object to be in equilibrium. This principle is commonly expressed as the following equation:
clockwise moments = counterclockwise moments
See lessNewton’s second law of motion
Newton's second law of motion states that the rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the force applied to the body and occurs in the direction in which the force is applied. This law is commonly expressed as the following equation: F = ma where F is the force applied to theRead more
Newton’s second law of motion states that the rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the force applied to the body and occurs in the direction in which the force is applied. This law is commonly expressed as the following equation:
F = ma
where F is the force applied to the body, m is the mass of the body, and a is the acceleration of the body. This equation shows that the greater the mass of the body, the greater the force required to accelerate it, and the greater the acceleration of the body, the greater the force required to maintain it.
See lessdescribe i sensitivity, ii. stability, iii. isochronous as used in governor
Sensitivity is a measure of how accurately a governor responds to changes in the speed of a machine. A governor with high sensitivity will be able to detect and respond to small changes in the speed of the machine, while a governor with low sensitivity will be less able to detect and respond to suchRead more
Differentiate between a flywheel and a speed governor
A flywheel is a mechanical device that is used to store rotational energy. It consists of a heavy disk or wheel that is mounted on a shaft and rotated at a high speed. The flywheel acts as a buffer, smoothing out fluctuations in the input power to a machine and providing a steady flow of energy to tRead more
A flywheel is a mechanical device that is used to store rotational energy. It consists of a heavy disk or wheel that is mounted on a shaft and rotated at a high speed. The flywheel acts as a buffer, smoothing out fluctuations in the input power to a machine and providing a steady flow of energy to the machine. This helps to maintain the machine’s speed and prevent it from stalling or slowing down due to changes in the load.
A speed governor is a device that is used to control the speed of a machine. It consists of a set of weights or springs that are attached to the shaft of the machine and act to oppose any changes in the speed of the shaft. The speed governor works by detecting changes in the speed of the shaft and using the weights or springs to apply a force that counteracts the change in speed. This helps to maintain the speed of the machine within a specified range, regardless of changes in the load.
The main difference between a flywheel and a speed governor is that a flywheel stores rotational energy, while a speed governor controls the speed of a machine. A flywheel is typically used to provide a steady flow of energy to a machine, while a speed governor is used to maintain the speed of a machine within a specified range.
See lessdescribe i. shunt motor, ii. series motor DC types of motors
A shunt motor is a type of DC motor that has a parallel connection between the field winding and the armature winding. This means that the field winding and the armature winding are connected across the same voltage source, and the current flowing through the field winding is the same as the currentRead more
A shunt motor is a type of DC motor that has a parallel connection between the field winding and the armature winding. This means that the field winding and the armature winding are connected across the same voltage source, and the current flowing through the field winding is the same as the current flowing through the armature winding. The shunt motor has good speed regulation, which means that the speed of the motor remains relatively constant over a wide range of load conditions.
A series motor is a type of DC motor that has a series connection between the field winding and the armature winding. This means that the field winding and the armature winding are connected in such a way that the current flowing through the field winding is the same as the current flowing through the armature winding. The series motor has a high starting torque, which means that it can produce a large amount of torque at low speeds. This makes the series motor suitable for applications where a high starting torque is required, such as in hoists and cranes. However, the speed of a series motor is not easily controlled, so it is not suitable for applications where precise speed control is required.
See less