Question

the clamp shown in (figure 1) has a rated load capacity of p = 2100 lb . the screw is pin connected at its end b and passes through the pin-connected (swivel) block at a .

Answer 1

The torque applied to the nut can be found using the equation Torque = Force x Distance x sin(angle). The direction of the torque is given by the cross product of the force vector and the displacement vector. The torque will have the largest magnitude when the angle is 90°.

Step-by-step explanation:

The torque applied to the nut can be found using the equation Torque = Force x Distance x sin(angle). Given the force of 20.00 N, the distance of 0.25 m, and the angle of 40°, the torque can be calculated as follows:

Torque = 20.00 N x 0.25 m x sin(40°)

The magnitude of the torque is therefore 5 Nm, and its direction is given by the direction of the cross product of the force vector and the displacement vector.

If the force were applied at an angle of 45°, the torque can be calculated similarly:

Torque = 20.00 N x 0.25 m x sin(45°)

The magnitude of the torque in this case would be 5.31 Nm.

The torque will have the largest magnitude when the angle, denoted by 'o', is 90°.

In this case, the torque will be maximized at a value of Torque = Force x Distance x sin(90°), which simplifies to Torque = Force x Distance.