Velocity Ratio
Velocity Ratio: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Effort Point and Load Point of a Machine and Velocity Ratio (V.R.) of a Machine
Important Questions on Velocity Ratio
What is velocity ratio? Explain with formula.

What do you mean by effort point and load point in a machine?

An effort of is applied through a distance of on a machine, whose efficiency is such that resistance is overcome through a distance of . Calculate mechanical advantage.

Calculate velocity ratio of a machine which can overcome a resistance of through a distance of , when an effort of acts through a distance of .


What is the ratio of number of teeth on the driving wheel to that on the driven wheel?
(Choose from: Velocity ratio/ Mechanical advantage/ Gear ratio)

For a movable pulley, , and what will be its ?

What quantity is equal to the total number of stands of tackle supporting the load?

What word we used to call the resistive or opposing force against which a machine works?

Define the term velocity ratio, state its unit.

_____ (Load / Effort / Fulcrum) is the resistive or opposing force against which a machine works.

What is the velocity ratio of a block and tackle system with six pulleys if an effort of is required to raise a load of downward?
