Class II levers like ankles and wheelbarrows are useful because they provide mechanical advantage, by amplifying the input force
to provide a greater output force. In other words, we can lift a load without having to lift the full weight of the load. Prove using a mathematical relation that Class II levers provide mechanical advantage. You will need to use the rotational equilibrium condition. It will be helpful to draw a picture indicating the movement of the load. Also, to simplify we can assume the force is still perpendicular to by considering the case when the load just starts to move.
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Answer:
The solution and the explanation are in the Explanation section.
Explanation:
According to the diagram that is in the attached image, the EFFORT force at point A and the load is at O point. The torque due to weight is:
TA = W * (a * cosθ)
The torque due to effort at C point is:
TC = E * (b * cosθ)
The net torque is equal to 0, we have:
Tnet = 0
W * (a * cosθ) - E * (b * cosθ) = 0
From the figure, you can observe that a/b < 1, thus E < W
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