2.1 - Basic Lifting Mechanism of the Crane
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of a winch?
💡 Hint: Think about how cranes lift huge objects.
Name one type of motion that cranes can perform.
💡 Hint: This motion is all about lifting and lowering.
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What is the core function of the winch in a crane?
💡 Hint: Think about what cranes do.
True or False: The fulcrum is the point that helps maintain the balance of the crane.
💡 Hint: Recall the balance you learned about in class.
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A crane is lifting a load of 5 tons placed 4 meters from the fulcrum. Calculate the load leverage.
💡 Hint: Use the leverage formula you learned.
If a crane's lifting capacity is impacted by changing its boom angle, how would you explain this in terms of crane leverage?
💡 Hint: Think about how stability relates to the boom's position.
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