An Electric Motor on an Airplane Operates on 24 Volts

question 144

Short Answer

An electric motor on an airplane operates on 24 volts and draws a current of 15 amperes.
(a)What is the power consumption of the motor?
(b)How much energy does the motor use during a 2 hour flight?

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