Theory of machines - Engineering

Q1:

In a screw jack, the effort required to lift the load W is given by (where 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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