Force required to lift weight

In summary, the conversation discussed the design of a frame for a project, with a 1 Kg weight resting on one side and a force being applied at point G of the rod GF. The direction of the force will be similar to the direction of the arrow shown, although it may vary slightly since a string will be used instead of a solid rod. The angle of 45 degrees is fixed and it was questioned whether changing the angle would affect the ease of lifting the weight. Calculations and vectors were requested for further clarification.
  • #1

starcrossed

12
0
can you please help me with this as i am confused? I am designing a frame for my project.

I have a rod GF connected to rod AB at point F at 45 Degrees. The dimensions are mentioned in the attached word file. There is a weight of 1 Kg at side resting on rod AB nead end - A.

what is the force required to lift this weight? please show the calculations.



thanks
 

Attachments

  • force required to lift weight.doc
    27 KB · Views: 288
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
Where will the force be applied ?
 
  • #3
the force is applied at point G, of the rod GF.
 
  • #4
In what direction? Is the arrow to the right supposed to be the force vector?
In that case I don't see why that force would lift the weight at all?

Also, is the 45deg angle fixed?
 
  • #5
actually i am going to connect a string at point G. So the direction of force will be pretty much the direciton of arrow shown, however it can vary slightly as its a string which will be applying the force and not a solid rod.

The angle of 45 deg is fixed. will it be easy to lift the weight if the angle was 90 deg? or more difficult if the angle was only 20 deg? how would the angle and direction of force affect the lifting of weight? can you please show the vectors and calculations?
 

What is the definition of "force" in relation to lifting weight?

Force is defined as any push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate. In the context of lifting weight, it refers to the amount of effort needed to move an object against the force of gravity.

What factors affect the amount of force required to lift weight?

The amount of force required to lift weight is affected by several factors, including the weight of the object, the distance from the object to the point of lift, and the angle of the lift. Other factors such as the strength and technique of the lifter can also play a role.

How can the force required to lift weight be calculated?

The force required to lift weight can be calculated using the formula F = m x g, where F is the force in Newtons, m is the mass of the object in kilograms, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s² on Earth). This formula assumes that the lift is straight up and the object is being lifted at a constant speed.

What is the difference between "static" and "dynamic" force when lifting weight?

Static force refers to the amount of force needed to hold an object in place, while dynamic force refers to the amount of force needed to move an object. When lifting weight, both static and dynamic force are important, as the lifter needs to exert enough force to both hold the weight and move it.

How does the force required to lift weight change as the weight increases?

The force required to lift weight increases as the weight of the object increases. This is because the gravitational force acting on the object also increases with weight, and the lifter needs to exert more force to overcome this force and lift the weight.

Suggested for: Force required to lift weight

B Lifting an Object: Work, Force, and Cosine
Replies
12
Views
794
I Lift Force of a Rotating Sphere in the Air
Replies
7
Views
1K
I Weight required to hang straight down with known torque
Replies
8
Views
851
Fulcrum, balance point and scissor lift force
Replies
2
Views
2K
I Understanding tension and centripedal force in a puck and weight
Replies
4
Views
785
B How to calculate hand force required to close a Hatch door against the force of a gas spring?
2
Replies
52
Views
1K
Mass vs Mass as a Force (Weight)
6
Replies
202
Views
8K
When unsuccessfully trying to lift a weight, where does my energy go to?
Replies
17
Views
793
I Force Required for Gas Struts on 1972 VW T2 Danbury Pop top campervan?
Replies
9
Views
1K
Turbulence Required For Lift
2
Replies
61
Views
3K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top