locomotive exerts a constant force 200,000 lbs on a set of series-connected railroad cars weighing
locomotive exerts a constant force 200,000 lbs on a set of series-connected railroad cars weighing
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A locomotive exerts a constant force 200,000 lbs on a set of series-connected railroad cars weighing 5,000,000 lbs and having a total axle friction and rolling resistance of 2,000 lbs. The train travels up a ramp inclined at 2o with an initial velocity of 5 ft/s from point A to point B as shown. The distance from A to B is one mile. determine the power delivered by the locomotive when it has reached point B.
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