Counterweight 82873

What is the weight of the counterweight of a crane that lifts a 20 t weight? The arm's length is 15 m, and the arm's length with the counterweight is 10 m. Write the answer in tons.

Correct answer:

m2 =  30 t

Step-by-step explanation:

m1=20 t a=15 m b=10 m  M1=M2 F1 a=F2 b m1 g a = m2 g b m1 a = m2 b  m2=ba m1=1015 20=1015 20=10300=30 t



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