Angle of Effort in Friction Formulas

Angle of Effort is the angle which the line of action of effort makes with the weight of the body W. And is denoted by θ_e. Angle of Effort is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Angle of Effort is always negative. Typically, the value of Angle of Effort is smaller than 90.

Friction formulas that make use of Angle of Effort

fxEfficiency of Inclined Plane when Effort Applied to Move Body DownwardGo

fxEfficiency of Inclined Plane when Effort Applied to Move Body UpwardGo

fxEffort Applied to Move Body Downward on Inclined Plane Considering FrictionGo

fxEffort Applied to Move Body Upward on Inclined Plane Considering FrictionGo

fxEffort Required to Move Body down Plane Neglecting FrictionGo

fxEffort Required to Move Body up Plane Neglecting FrictionGo

fxMinimum Force Required to Slide Body on Rough Horizontal PlaneGo

FAQ

What is the Angle of Effort?

Angle of Effort is the angle which the line of action of effort makes with the weight of the body W. Angle of Effort is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Angle of Effort is always negative. Typically, the value of Angle of Effort is smaller than 90.

Can the Angle of Effort be negative?

Yes, the Angle of Effort, measured in Angle can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Angle of Effort?

Angle of Effort is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle of Effort can be measured.

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