An object with a mass of 3 kg is hanging from an axle with a radius of 14 m. If the wheel attached to the axle has a radius of 1 m, how much force is needed to raise the object?

1 Answer
May 9, 2017

The force is =411.6N

Explanation:

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The load L=(3g)N#

Radius of axle r=14m

Radius of wheel R=1m

Taking moments about the center of the axle

F*R=L*r

F*1=3*g*14

F=(3*g*14)/1=411.6N