In a screw jack, the effort required to lift the load is given by(where W = Load lifted, α = Helix angle, and φ = Angle of friction.)
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Choose an option
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AP = W tan (α - φ)
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BP = W tan (α + φ)
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CP = W tan (φ - α)
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DP = W cos (α + φ)
Answer
Correct Answer: P = W tan (α + φ)