The power of a locomotive is 315 kW and the total weight of the train is 2000 kN. If the track resistance is 15 N per kN, the maximum speed that the locomotive can attain on level track will be

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A.103 kmph
B.83 kmph
C.38 kmph
D.43 kmph

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  1. Solution:
    Power P = 315 KW
    Track resistance = 15 N / KN
    Weight of locomotive = 2000 KN
    Total track resistance R = 15X 2000 = 30 KN
    Formula – P = V R ; V = P / R = 315 / 30 = 10.5 m/s; (10.5 X 60 X 60) / 1000 = 37.8 ~ 38 Kmph..

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