Finding resistance and temp co-efficient

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In summary, the problem involves finding the temperature rise of a motor winding with a resistance of 80 ohm at room temperature (20°C) after being switched on to a 230V power source for 4 hours, where the winding resistance has increased to 100 ohm. Using the material's resistance temperature coefficient of 1/234.5°C, the temperature rise is calculated to be 63.63°C, not accounting for the initial temperature of 20°C. However, taking into account the initial temperature in Kelvin (293.5K), the actual temperature rise is 83.63°C.
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Homework Statement


A motor winding has a risitance of 80 ohm at room temperature of 20c before
switching on to a 230v. after 4 hour run wionfing resistance is 100 ohm
find the temperature rise if the matrial resistance temperature co-efficient is 1/234.5/c.

R at 20 = 80 ohm
R at t = 100 ohm
alpha =1/234.5

Homework Equations


R at 20/R at t = R at 0c (1 - at)/ R at 0c (1-at)


The Attempt at a Solution



80/100 = 1+0.004264X20/1+0.004264t

t = 83.630 c

Rise is t-20 = 83.630-20
t rise is 63.63 c
 
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The rise does not take into acount the initial temperature as if it were in Kelvin it would have been 293.5. The actual result should be 83.63.
 
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Lok said:
The rise does not take into acount the initial temperature as if it were in Kelvin it would have been 293.5. The actual result should be 83.63.


but solution is right? and answer 83.63 is ok with this statement
 

Related to Finding resistance and temp co-efficient

1. What is resistance and how is it measured?

Resistance is the measure of how much a material or component opposes the flow of electric current. It is measured in ohms (Ω) using a multimeter or ohmmeter.

2. What is the temperature coefficient of resistance?

The temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) is a measure of how much the resistance of a material changes with temperature. It is typically expressed in parts per million per degree Celsius (ppm/°C).

3. How do I calculate the temperature coefficient of resistance?

The TCR can be calculated using the formula TCR = (R2 - R1) / (R1 * (T2 - T1)), where R1 and R2 are the resistances at temperatures T1 and T2, respectively. The result is then multiplied by 10^6 to get the TCR in ppm/°C.

4. What factors can affect the resistance and temperature coefficient?

The resistance and TCR can be affected by factors such as the material's composition, length, cross-sectional area, and temperature. Other external factors such as humidity and pressure can also have an impact.

5. How can I use the information about resistance and temperature coefficient?

Knowing the resistance and TCR of a material or component can help in designing and selecting the appropriate materials for electronic circuits. It can also be used to calculate the change in resistance with temperature, which is important in applications where temperature fluctuations can affect the performance of the circuit.

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