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Mechanical Engineering · Q196

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 196

Q196

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)
Answer
C.
P = W tan (φ - α)
D.
P = W cos (α + φ)

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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