Question

The power of a Porter governor is equal to

(a) c^2/1 + 2c (m + M)gh

(b) 2c^2/1 + 2c (m + M)gh

(c) 3c^2/1 + 2c (m + M)gh

(d) 4c^2/1 + 2c (m + M)gh

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I need to ask this question from Hartnell Governor topic in portion Governors of Machine Dynamics

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) 4c^2/1 + 2c (m + M)gh

The best explanation: The effort of a Porter governor is equal to c(m + M)g.

The power of a Porter governor is equal to 4c^2/1 + 2c (m + M)gh.