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QUESTION #2464
Question 1
For a power screw, the efficiency \(e\) is defined as the ratio of the ideal torque (frictionless) to the actual raising torque. For a square thread, \(e\) equals:
Correct Answer Explanation
The ideal (frictionless) torque to raise load \(F\) through one revolution is \(T_0=Fl/(2\pi)\). Efficiency: \(e=T_0/T_r=Fl/(2\pi T_r)\).
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