In a small metal mine a battery powered locomotive hauls a train of mine tubs such that:
The weight of the train of mine tubs, tonne : 3.0
The coefficient of friction between the wheels and the rails : 0.06
The coefficient of adhesion between the loco wheels and the rails : 0.2
Time required from the start to reach a speed of 1.8 m/s through constant acceleration, min : 3.0
Upward gradient to be negotiated : 1 in 20
The minimum weight of the locomotive in tonnes to meet these design requirements, is______. (round off to one decimal place)
Min: 3.7 Max: 3.8
Answer: 3.75
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