Mechanical Engineering - Theory of machines - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Theory of machines - Section 1 (Q.No. 44)
44.
In a screw jack, the effort required to lower the load W is given by
P = W tan(α - φ)
P = W tan(α + φ)
P = W tan(φ - α)
P = W cos(α + φ)
Answer: Option
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Rohit kesharwani said:   7 years ago
C is the right answer.

You are right @Prince.

Refer to self-locking back driving condition. The Coefficient of friction angle should be greater than the helix angle for self locking condition. Otherwise, overhauling or back driving condition will start.

Alisa said:   4 years ago
Does anyone know how to prove the relationship between P, W, and θ?


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