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EnquiringMind
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In trying to solve a problem, I was using the simple F1D1 = F2D2 as the balance point of a lever. My limited physics knowledge knew no better.
My hypothetical involved using the "short side" of a lever to lift a weight on the long side of a lever.
After thinking about it... I realized I couldn't have a big cast iron lever and expect to balance it by placing 4 quarters on one end. I realized that the weight of the lever has to be factored in.
Since so many web pages talk about levers but never talk about this aspect, I am here hoping someone can tell me (or link me to) the COMPLETE formula of a lever.
Thank you for any help.
PS. I apologize if this is a redundant question, or if this is the wrong forum for this question. This place is so big that it's hard to find things.
My hypothetical involved using the "short side" of a lever to lift a weight on the long side of a lever.
After thinking about it... I realized I couldn't have a big cast iron lever and expect to balance it by placing 4 quarters on one end. I realized that the weight of the lever has to be factored in.
Since so many web pages talk about levers but never talk about this aspect, I am here hoping someone can tell me (or link me to) the COMPLETE formula of a lever.
Thank you for any help.
PS. I apologize if this is a redundant question, or if this is the wrong forum for this question. This place is so big that it's hard to find things.