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Derive the formula of calculating the velocity ratio using inclined planes.

Derive the formula of calculating the velocity ratio using inclined planes.

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sharon
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The distance moved by the effort is L while the vertical height moved by the load is h.
Also, sin x=h/L
Or simply h=Lsin x
Therefore, velocity ratio (V.R)= effort distance/ load distance =L/Lsin x.
Hence V.R= 1/sin x.
sharon kalunda answered the question on April 24, 2019 at 06:41

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