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An electric motor is to be selected to drive an escalator. The escalator is 32" wide...

An electric motor is to be selected to drive an escalator. The escalator is 32" wide and can accommodate 2 riders side by side. Hence, the loading can be considered as uniformly distributed with 250 lb/ft. Linear speed is 75 ft/min, theta =40 degrees and lifting height is 20 ft. Mechanical efficiency is 50%. Determine the motor size.

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