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The Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin is the force exerted at the pivot point of a lever, crucial for understanding the lever's mechanical advantage and performance. Check FAQs
Rf=W2+P2-2WPcos(θ)
Rf - Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin?W - Load on lever?P - Effort on Lever?θ - Angle Between Lever Arms?

Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle Example

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2966.6465Edit=2945Edit2+310Edit2-22945Edit310Editcos(91Edit)
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Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rf=W2+P2-2WPcos(θ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rf=2945N2+310N2-22945N310Ncos(91°)
Next Step Convert Units
Rf=2945N2+310N2-22945N310Ncos(1.5882rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rf=29452+3102-22945310cos(1.5882)
Next Step Evaluate
Rf=2966.64648195792N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rf=2966.6465N

Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle Formula Elements

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Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin
The Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin is the force exerted at the pivot point of a lever, crucial for understanding the lever's mechanical advantage and performance.
Symbol: Rf
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load on lever
The Load on lever is the force applied to a lever, affecting its balance and mechanical advantage in various machine design applications.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effort on Lever
The Effort on Lever is the force applied to a lever to lift or move a load, demonstrating the principles of mechanical advantage in lever systems.
Symbol: P
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle Between Lever Arms
The Angle Between Lever Arms is the measure of the angle formed between two lever arms, which affects the mechanical advantage and efficiency of the lever system.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin

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How to Evaluate Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle?

Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle evaluator uses Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin = sqrt(Load on lever^2+Effort on Lever^2-2*Load on lever*Effort on Lever*cos(Angle Between Lever Arms)) to evaluate the Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin, Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle formula is defined as the force exerted by the fulcrum on the lever, considering the effort, load, and angle of application. Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin is denoted by Rf symbol.

How to evaluate Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle, enter Load on lever (W), Effort on Lever (P) & Angle Between Lever Arms (θ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle

What is the formula to find Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle?
The formula of Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle is expressed as Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin = sqrt(Load on lever^2+Effort on Lever^2-2*Load on lever*Effort on Lever*cos(Angle Between Lever Arms)). Here is an example- 2966.646 = sqrt(2945^2+310^2-2*2945*310*cos(1.58824961931454)).
How to calculate Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle?
With Load on lever (W), Effort on Lever (P) & Angle Between Lever Arms (θ) we can find Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle using the formula - Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin = sqrt(Load on lever^2+Effort on Lever^2-2*Load on lever*Effort on Lever*cos(Angle Between Lever Arms)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos), Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin-
  • Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin=sqrt(Load on lever^2+Effort on Lever^2)OpenImg
  • Force at Lever Fulcrum Pin=Bearing Pressure in Fulcrum Pin of Lever*Diameter of Lever Fulcrum Pin*Length of Lever Fulcrum PinOpenImg
Can the Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle be negative?
No, the Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle?
Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Reaction Force at Fulcrum of Lever given Effort, Load and Contained Angle can be measured.
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