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  1. .5 feet represents the 6 inches that is the distance on the other end of the fulcrum. the 4.833 is the 58 inches on one end of the rod the .5 is the 6 inches on the other end. the end with 6 inches is the end that is doing the lifting

    each side of the lever has it's own Force and distance. you really dont need to add in the torque the equation could be simplified to

    F1d1 = F2d2

    220(4.833) = F(.5)

    you can keep it in inches too

    220(58) = F(6)

    probably easier to work with that way

    Ohh okay, that's what I was wondering. On the next question it is 4.5 inches from the end. So I would divide my F by .375?

    220(4.833) = 1063.26

    1063.26/.5 = 2126.52

    Ah makes sense, except you had 1063.33 instead of 1063.26

    If you multiplied 220 by 4.3331818 you would end up with your answer, 1063.33

    And if you multiplied 220 by just 4.833 that's how you would end up with my answer in 1063.26

    Which one would be the correct choice?

  2. the equation for torque i think is t=Fd, where t is the torque. f is the force exerted, which is 220 lbs in the first question. d is the distrance from the fulcrum, which would be 58 inches. which you could switch to 4.833 feet since torque is more often measured in foot pounds than inch pounds

    t=220(4.833)

    t=1063.33 foot pounds of torque

    i have no idea what the lift force your talking about is though

    if we reverse the equation though we can find the force exerted on the other end of the rod

    1063.33=F(.5ft)

    F =1063.33/.5

    F= 2126.66

    When I multiplied 220 by 4.833 I didn't get 1063.33 but 1063.26 :P Of course, you must have multiplied it by 4.83331818 and not 4.833.

    Why do I divide by .5ft? Wouldn't it be .483331818 instead?

    58/6 x 220 or

    6/58 x 220 depending on the location of the force in relation to the fulcrum. Unfortunately this question leaves out that little tidbit so give both answers and tell the instructor to get some better problems

    Those are the ways I thought it would be done. Except I wouldn't take away the 6" from the 64" straight bar. So the equation would look like 64/6 x 220 or 6/64 x 220

  3. Thanks a ton guys.

    Somehow the 6 inches needs to come in play though. I have to divide or multiply something. I don't think it's a trick question, their hasn't been any all year. Yep, we do. There's 2 questions like this actually, the next one is: If a 180 pound for is applied to a 60 inch straight bar that is pivoted 4.5 inches from the end, what life force is exerted?

    you still never answered my question.

    you dont have to do stupid crap like that in carpentry school do you?

    That was me answering your question. :P

  4. If the force being applied is closer to the fulcrum there will be a force reduction and an increase in distance/speed. If it is further away the opposite is true.

    I see. I just don't get how I format my equation. Do I divide the force by the amount pivoted from the end or divide the force by the length of the straight bar?

  5. you dont do stupid crap like that in carpentry school do you

    im pretty sure though its a trick question 220 lbs is the force that is used to lift. the forces on either side of the pivot point need to be equal.

    and i thought lift force reffered to airplanes and such

    Somehow the 6 inches needs to come in play though. I have to divide or multiply something. I don't think it's a trick question, their hasn't been any all year. Yep, we do. There's 2 questions like this actually, the next one is: If a 180 pound for is applied to a 60 inch straight bar that is pivoted 4.5 inches from the end, what life force is exerted?

  6. yes

    what question

    If a 220 pound force is applied to a 64 inch straight bar that is pivoted 6 inches from the end, what lift force is exerted? It's helpful to draw a diagram to help solve.

    I need the equation to solve this question.

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