What Is Rosie's Power Output When Pushing a Box?

In summary, Rosie uses her robotic arm and motor to push the box, with the amount of power output being determined by the force applied and the distance over which it is applied. The purpose of measuring the power output is to evaluate the efficiency of Rosie's pushing mechanism and understand the relationship between force, distance, and power. To increase the power output in this experiment, the force applied or the distance can be increased. This experiment's findings can have potential applications in improving robotic technology, efficiency in pushing or moving objects, and designing more efficient machinery in various industries.
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Homework Statement



Rosie (mass 58 kg) pushes a box with a horizontal force of 170N (38.216 lb) at a speed of 16 m/min. What is Rosie's power output? Answer in units of W.


Homework Equations



Work/Time = Power

MGH/T = Power
.5MV^2 = Power


The Attempt at a Solution



58(.2667 m/sec)^2/2 = power
2.06 = power
 
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The Power output is rather Work done multiplied by the time taken!
 
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The horizontal force is 170 N

P = W/T = F*D/T = F*V

Check your units. You calculated Kinetic energy.

Watts are N-m/s.
 

FAQ: What Is Rosie's Power Output When Pushing a Box?

How does Rosie physically push the box?

Rosie uses her robotic arm and motor to apply force to the box, causing it to move.

What determines the amount of power output in this scenario?

The power output is determined by the force applied by Rosie's arm and the distance over which the force is applied.

What is the purpose of measuring the power output in this experiment?

The power output is measured to determine the efficiency of Rosie's pushing mechanism and to understand the relationship between force, distance, and power.

How can the power output be increased in this experiment?

The power output can be increased by increasing the force applied by Rosie's arm or by increasing the distance over which the force is applied.

What are some potential applications of this experiment's findings?

The findings from this experiment can be applied to improve robotic technology and efficiency in tasks that require pushing or moving objects. It can also help in designing more efficient and powerful machinery in various industries.

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