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On a construction site, a winch is used to wind cable onto the drum of the winch

On a construction site, a winch is used to wind cable onto the drum of the winch-example-1
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Solution

Formula


P=(K)/(D)

Given parameters


\begin{gathered} P=8400 \\ D=3 \end{gathered}


3in\text{ =0.25foot}

Now, substitute the given parameters into the formula


\begin{gathered} 8400=(K)/(3) \\ \\ K=8400*0.25 \\ K=2100 \end{gathered}

The final answer

2100 foot -pounds

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