Brechner, Claude H., 1887- [from old catalog] · Boston, New York [etc.] Allyn and Bacon · leaf 251
Figure 261.—The Windlass Is aWheel and Axle. 240 MACHINES weight (W) always acts downward, and the force CF) actsalong the plane. The vertical distance (h) is called the height of the plane, while the distance along the plane (L)is called the length of the plane. The force (F) must movethe length… … is or —— • It will be seen from Figure 262.—A Wheel and AxleIs Often Used to Lift Awnings. this that the more nearly the plane comes to the horizontal, the greater will be the me- Then, in order to lift a large weight, chanical advantage,use a long plane. 285. Applications of Inclined Plane. —…
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