[CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] need torque formula help

See the operation in a straight line, like weights on a see-saw. Don't be
confused be the right angle at the fulcrum (point of pivot).

Regards
Roland

On 20 November 2011 18:09, turbulatordude <dave_mucha@...> wrote:

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> Hi all,
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> looking for the formula, not the answer so much.
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> if you have a hammer to pull a nail, the claw is, say, 1 inch from the
> nail.
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> if you use a crowbar, the claw is 3 inches.
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> The handle is 1 foot in both cases.
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> What I am trying to determine is the pulling action at the nail.
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> what has me stumped is that the simple formula, F=weight x distance does
> not offer the offset.
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> can I just use the hypotenuse to calculate force ?
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> Thanks!
>
> Dave
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