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Practical mechanics and allied subjects (1915)

Hale, Joseph W. L. (Joseph Woodwell Ledwidge), 1886- · New York [etc.] McGraw-Hill book company · leaf 56

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e R of the nail at thestart. 29. The pliers and wire cutters shown in Fig. 54 form a first-classlever. If the total force on the handle of the pliers is 10 lb. at adistance of 33^^ in. from the fulcrum, how much pressure is producedon the wire at P^ in cutting it? The wire is % in. from thefulcrum.… … 31. If in shifting the belt it is necessary to move the shifter rod4 in. how far does the end of the long arm move, that is, the end onwhich the force /^ is exerted? In Fig. 56 is shown a second-class brake lever withbrake shoe and break rod. The motion of the brakeshoe is to the motion of the pull…

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