Physics · Mechanics
In a screw jack, the effort (P) required to lift a load (W) is given by which of the following expressions? (where α = helix angle and φ = angle of friction)
- 1P = W tan (φ - α)
- 2P = W cos (α + φ)
- 3P = W tan (α + φ)✓
- 4P = W tan (α - φ)
Correct answer
P = W tan (α + φ)
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