Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Question 49

Practice objective / multiple choice question 49 from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 49 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A plough requires a draft force D (kN) given by D = 0.8 × √W, where W is the wheel load in kN. A tractor applies a wheel load of 30 kN and operates at a speed of 5 km h⁻¹. The overall transmission efficiency is 85 %. (a) Calculate the minimum engine power (in kW) required to pull the plough. (b) Is a tractor rated at 45 kW adequate for this operation?

Answer Options

A. 8.0 kW; Yes
B. 7.2 kW; No
Correct Answer C. 7.2 kW; Yes
D. 6.5 kW; No
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
7.2 kW; Yes

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Question 49. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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