1.1 - Example
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Practice Questions
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What is a lever?
💡 Hint: Think of a seesaw example.
Define shear force.
💡 Hint: Relate it to a scissors action.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a lever?
💡 Hint: Remember the seesaw analogy.
True or False: The maximum stress in a lever is found at the free end.
💡 Hint: Think about where forces are concentrated.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a lever to lift a load of 1000 N. Describe the calculations you would perform to ensure the shaft can handle this force safely, considering design factors and safety margins.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the worst-case scenarios in your calculations.
In a scenario where the lever experiences both vertical and horizontal loads, how would you adjust your analysis for complex loading conditions?
💡 Hint: Visualize the free-body diagram with all forces and moments acting.
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