Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Net Shortening of Chain = pi*(Diameter of Larger Pulley-Diameter of Smaller Pulley)
Lc = pi*(dlp-dsp)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 3 Variables
Constants Used
pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
Variables Used
Net Shortening of Chain - (Measured in Meter) - Net Shortening of Chain is the difference of displacement of the effort in one revolution of the larger pulley and smaller pulley.
Diameter of Larger Pulley - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of larger pulley is the greater value of the diameter between the two pulleys.
Diameter of Smaller Pulley - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of smaller pulley is the smaller value of diameter between the two pulleys.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Diameter of Larger Pulley: 0.06 Meter --> 0.06 Meter No Conversion Required
Diameter of Smaller Pulley: 0.04 Meter --> 0.04 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Lc = pi*(dlp-dsp) --> pi*(0.06-0.04)
Evaluating ... ...
Lc = 0.0628318530717959
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.0628318530717959 Meter --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
0.0628318530717959 0.062832 Meter <-- Net Shortening of Chain
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block Formula

Net Shortening of Chain = pi*(Diameter of Larger Pulley-Diameter of Smaller Pulley)
Lc = pi*(dlp-dsp)

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How to Calculate Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block?

Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block calculator uses Net Shortening of Chain = pi*(Diameter of Larger Pulley-Diameter of Smaller Pulley) to calculate the Net Shortening of Chain, The Net shortening of chain in weston's differential pulley block formula is defined as the π times of difference of diameter of larger pulley and diameter of smaller pulley. Net Shortening of Chain is denoted by Lc symbol.

How to calculate Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block, enter Diameter of Larger Pulley (dlp) & Diameter of Smaller Pulley (dsp) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.062832 = pi*(0.06-0.04).

FAQ

What is Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block?
The Net shortening of chain in weston's differential pulley block formula is defined as the π times of difference of diameter of larger pulley and diameter of smaller pulley and is represented as Lc = pi*(dlp-dsp) or Net Shortening of Chain = pi*(Diameter of Larger Pulley-Diameter of Smaller Pulley). Diameter of larger pulley is the greater value of the diameter between the two pulleys & Diameter of smaller pulley is the smaller value of diameter between the two pulleys.
How to calculate Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block?
The Net shortening of chain in weston's differential pulley block formula is defined as the π times of difference of diameter of larger pulley and diameter of smaller pulley is calculated using Net Shortening of Chain = pi*(Diameter of Larger Pulley-Diameter of Smaller Pulley). To calculate Net Shortening of Chain in Weston's Differential Pulley Block, you need Diameter of Larger Pulley (dlp) & Diameter of Smaller Pulley (dsp). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Diameter of Larger Pulley & Diameter of Smaller Pulley and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
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