Engineering Mechanics - Engineering

Q1:

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.)

A P = W tan (α - φ)

B P = W tan (α + φ)

C P = W tan (φ - α)

D P = W cos (α + φ)

ANS:B - P = W tan (α + φ)

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