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Question 5

An engineer is testing the electric motor of an underwater survey drone. During a propulsion test, the motor runs steadily for 280 s. The motor produces a constant useful mechanical power output of 12.5 W and operates at an efficiency of 70%.

a.

Calculate the total useful energy output of the motor during this test.

[2]
b.

State the equation linking efficiency, useful energy output, and total energy input.

[1]
c.

Calculate the total electrical energy input to the motor during this period.

[2]

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