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The principle of moments defines equilibrium in terms of:
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speed |
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energy |
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torque |
According to the principle of moments, you can maintain equilibrium if the moments (forces) tending to clockwise rotation are equal to the moments tending to counterclockwise rotation. Another name for these moments of force is torque.
What type of load is sudden and for a relatively short duration?
concentrated load |
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impact load |
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non-uniformly distributed load |
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dynamic load |
A concentrated load acts on a relatively small area of a structure, a static uniformly distributed load doesn't create specific stress points or vary with time, a dynamic load varies with time or affects a structure that experiences a high degree of movement, an impact load is sudden and for a relatively short duration and a non-uniformly distributed load creates different stresses at different locations on a structure.
| 98.2 lbs. | |
| 32.7 lbs. | |
| 49.1 lbs. | |
| 35.7 lbs. |
This problem describes an inclined plane and, for an inclined plane, the effort force multiplied by the effort distance equals the resistance force multipied by the resistance distance:
Fede = Frdr
Plugging in the variables from this problem yields:
Fe x 11 ft. = 360 lbs. x 1 ft.
Fe = \( \frac{360 ft⋅lb}{11 ft.} \) = 32.7 lbs.
If the handles of a wheelbarrow are 3 ft. from the wheel axle, what force must you exert to lift the handles if it's carrying a 270 lb. load concentrated at a point 0.5 ft. from the axle?
90 lbs |
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810 lbs |
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0.83 lbs |
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45 lbs |
This problem describes a second-class lever and, for a second class lever, the effort force multiplied by the effort distance equals the resistance force multipied by the resistance distance: Fede = Frdr. Plugging in the variables from this problem yields:
Fe x 3 ft. = 270 lbs x 0.5 ft
Fe = 135 ft-lb. / 3 ft
Fe = 45 lbs
Depending on where you apply effort and resistance, the wheel and axle can multiply:
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force or speed |
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force or distance |
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speed or power |
If you apply the resistance to the axle and the effort to the wheel, the wheel and axle will multiply force and if you apply the resistance to the wheel and the effort to the axle, it will multiply speed.