Answer:
the force that must be applied by the driver to release the clutch is 21 lb
Step-by-step explanation:
Data provided:
clutch linkage on a vehicle has an overall advantage = 24:1
Applied force by the pressure plate = 504 lb
Now,
the advantage ratio is given as:
advantage ratio = [tex]\frac{\textup{Force applied by the pressure plate}}{\textup{Force applied by the driver}}[/tex]
on substituting the respective values, we get
[tex]\frac{\textup{24}}{\textup{1}}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{\textup{504 lb}}{\textup{Force applied by the driver}}[/tex]
or
Force applied by the driver to release the clutch = [tex]\frac{\textup{504 lb}}{\textup24}}[/tex]
or
Force applied by the driver to release the clutch = 21 lb
Hence,
the force that must be applied by the driver to release the clutch is 21 lb
