A sand dropper drops sand of mass m(t) on a conveyer belt at a rate proportional to the square root of speed (v) of the belt, i.e., dmdt v. If P is the power delivered to run the belt at constant speed then which of the following relationship is true?
- P v
- P v
- P2 v3
- P2 v5
Answer
(4) P2 v5
Solution
Sand dropped on the belt must be brought to speed v: F=v dmdt=v k v
P=Fv=kv5/2
∴ P2 v5
Answer: (4)