The motor in a toy car operates on 6.00 V, developing a 4.70 V back emf at normal speed. If it draws 3.00 A at normal speed, what current (in A) does it draw when starting? ____________  A

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The motor in a toy car operates on 6.00 V, developing a 4.70 V back emf at normal speed. If it draws 3.00 A at normal speed, what current (in A) does it draw when starting?
____________  A
**Problem Statement:**

The motor in a toy car operates on 6.00 V, developing a 4.70 V back emf at normal speed. If it draws 3.00 A at normal speed, what current (in A) does it draw when starting?

**Solution Approach:**

- Calculate the resistance (R) using Ohm's Law at normal speed.
- Use the resistance to find the starting current, assuming no back emf at start.

**Given Data:**

- Operating voltage (V) = 6.00 V
- Back electromotive force (emf) at normal speed = 4.70 V
- Current at normal speed = 3.00 A
- Voltage across the motor at normal speed = V - Back emf

**Calculation Steps:**

1. Calculate resistance (R) at normal speed:
   \[
   R = \frac{V_{\text{effective}}}{I} = \frac{6.00 \text{ V} - 4.70 \text{ V}}{3.00 \text{ A}}
   \]

2. Calculate starting current (I) with V = 6.00 V and no back emf:
   \[
   I = \frac{V}{R}
   \]

3. Substitute the value of R into the equation to find I.

**Answer Field:**

- Enter your final answer for the starting current in the box below.

[Answer Box] A

(Note: This explanation assumes no external diagrams or graphs accompany the problem.)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** The motor in a toy car operates on 6.00 V, developing a 4.70 V back emf at normal speed. If it draws 3.00 A at normal speed, what current (in A) does it draw when starting? **Solution Approach:** - Calculate the resistance (R) using Ohm's Law at normal speed. - Use the resistance to find the starting current, assuming no back emf at start. **Given Data:** - Operating voltage (V) = 6.00 V - Back electromotive force (emf) at normal speed = 4.70 V - Current at normal speed = 3.00 A - Voltage across the motor at normal speed = V - Back emf **Calculation Steps:** 1. Calculate resistance (R) at normal speed: \[ R = \frac{V_{\text{effective}}}{I} = \frac{6.00 \text{ V} - 4.70 \text{ V}}{3.00 \text{ A}} \] 2. Calculate starting current (I) with V = 6.00 V and no back emf: \[ I = \frac{V}{R} \] 3. Substitute the value of R into the equation to find I. **Answer Field:** - Enter your final answer for the starting current in the box below. [Answer Box] A (Note: This explanation assumes no external diagrams or graphs accompany the problem.)
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Source voltage=Vs=6 V 

Back emf=Vb=4.7V

 

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