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I have a shaft laying across a table. At each end of the shaft I have a cylinder. Each cylinder is capable of appling 300 pounds of force. My question is; Is the shaft applying 600 pounds of force to the table or just 300?
Force is typically measured in units of Newtons (N) using a force meter or scale. The force meter is placed on the table and the reading on the scale indicates the amount of force acting on the table.
The amount of force on a table is affected by the weight of objects placed on the table, as well as the force of gravity acting on those objects. The type and strength of the table material can also impact the amount of force it can withstand.
Yes, every table has a maximum weight limit or load capacity that is determined by the materials and design of the table. Exceeding this limit can result in damage to the table or even collapse.
The size of objects can affect the force on a table if the weight of those objects is not evenly distributed. For example, a heavy object placed on one side of the table may create more force on that side compared to a lighter object placed on the other side.
Yes, the force on a table can change over time if additional objects are added or removed from the table. Additionally, factors such as temperature and humidity can also impact the force on a table by affecting the weight and properties of the objects on the table.