To determine mechanical advantage of toggle joint
Apparatus
The toggle
joint apparatus, spring balance, hanger and weights
Procedure
Arrange
the apparatus in given position. Then load the effort weight hanger and note
the corresponding force on the spring balance. Then perform calculation according
to pattern given in table.
Observation and calculation
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Load
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Effort
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Height
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Length
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Mechanical
advantage
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F
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P
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H
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D
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Experimental
(F/P)
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Theoretical
(D/4h)
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Can you please send me the derivation of D/4h
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