Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 91
3. Explain the action of thelevers in the scale shown inFig. 102. If HF^ = 12 ft., FW^ = 4inches, 3IN = 36 inches, KM= 3 inches, what weight on Nwould balance 2000 pounds ofa load (wagon and contents)?In the scale E^F^ = EF, and7^2)1 = p2i)\ so the load issimply divided equally betweenthe two… … Fio. 102.—Diagram of multiplying levers in a scalefor weighing hay, coal and other heavy loads.In the figure is shown one half of the system oflevers, as seen from one end. The platform Prests on knife-edges Z), D-, the former of whichis on a long lever, the latter on a short one. Theknife-edges F,…
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