Practice - Force Analysis of Machine Elements
Practice Questions
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What is a free-body diagram?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps visualize forces.
Name two types of power screws.
💡 Hint: Recall the common types used in applications.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the function of a free-body diagram?
💡 Hint: Think about how we analyze forces in structures.
True or False: A power screw can only have one type of thread.
💡 Hint: Consider common types used in various applications.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a mechanism using a power screw that can lift a 500 kg load. Calculate the required torque given a friction coefficient and efficiency.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how friction affects the torque needed.
Create a force analysis on a braking system for a car that stops from 60 mph. Identify forces involved and calculations needed for stopping distance.
💡 Hint: Consider how friction between the brake pads and disc impacts stopping power.
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