Load in Lifting Machines Formulas

Load is the instantaneous load applied perpendicular to the specimen cross-section. And is denoted by W. Load is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Load is always positive.

Formulas to find Load in Lifting Machines

fxLoad Lifted given Effort and Mechanical AdvantageGo

Lifting Machines formulas that make use of Load

fxMechanical Advantage given Load and EffortGo

fxEffort Required by Machine to Overcome Resistance to Get Work DoneGo

fxWork Done by EffortGo

fxUseful Work Output of MachineGo

fxIdeal Effort given Load and Velocity RatioGo

fxFrictional Effort LostGo

fxTorque Required while Load is Ascending in Screw JackGo

fxTorque Required while Load is Descending in Screw JackGo

List of variables in Lifting Machines formulas

fx Mechanical Advantage Go

fx Effort Go

FAQ

What is the Load?

Load is the instantaneous load applied perpendicular to the specimen cross-section. Load is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Load is always positive.

Can the Load be negative?

No, the Load, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Load?

Load is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Load can be measured.

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