Problem 55540. Calculate load on arm 1

A robot is designed with a motor directly attached at the pivot point of the lifting arm. The L inch arm has a weight of W1 lbs. that is concentrated at its center of gravity which is located at CG inches from the fulcrum. Determine the maximum weight W2 that the arm can lift if the motor provides Tq in. lbs. of torque and the load is located at the right end of the arm. Round to the nearest hundredth.
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Last Solution submitted on Dec 28, 2025

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