SOLUTION: the mechanical power in an electric motor is given by P=T-I^2R. Find the current I(amperes) if the power P=448W, the total power T=480W, and the resistance R=2.00(Omega)

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Question 520320: the mechanical power in an electric motor is given by P=T-I^2R. Find the current I(amperes) if the power P=448W, the total power T=480W, and the resistance R=2.00(Omega)
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the mechanical power in an electric motor is given by P=T-I^2R. Find the current I(amperes) if the power P=448W, the total power T=480W, and the resistance R=2.00(Omega)
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P = T-I^2R
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448 = 480 - I^2*2
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2*I^2 = 480-448
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I^2 = 32/2
I^2 = 16
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I = 4 amps
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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