Monday 6 May 2013

Test yourself - Moments & Hydraulics



The diagram shows a mobile crane. The tower is raised and lowered hydraulically.





(a)   What two properties of a liquid are used by a hydraulic machine?      (2 marks)
(b)   The clockwise moment about point P, caused by the weight W, is 8 ´ 106 Nm.
       Calculate, in newtons, the size of the weight W.
       Write down the equation you need to use and show how you work out your answer.  (2 marks)
(c)   The maximum weight that the crane can be used to lift is 5 ´ 105 newtons.
       Explain why this maximum weight must not be exceeded.                    (2 marks)


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