Torque required to move a wheeled weight
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]I have a problem where I have a large mass on wheels that I want to power with an electric motor. My hope is that I can find the torque i need to start and drive the motor and this is what I have so far.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]Mass = 400t.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]Initial velocity = 0[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]Final velocity = 2.5m/s[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]Distance required to travel = 101m[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]I used acceleration = (Vf^2 - Vi^2)/2*D for the acceleration but i don't think that is right because does that mean I am wanting it to reach full velocity at the 101 metre mare with that equation?[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]Once i find the acceleration, my plan is to use F=Ma to find what I think will be the force to overcome being stationary, and knowing I have two 600mm diameter wheels being driven, is the torque just half the force multiplied by the wheel radius?[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]Any input would be great thanks as I need some guidance.[/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#050505][FONT="]Thank you.[/FONT][/COLOR]