Push/Pull Force Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Push/Pull Force (F) is:

\[ F = m \cdot g \cdot \sin(\theta) + \mu \cdot m \cdot g \cdot \cos(\theta) \]

Where:

\( F \) is the Push/Pull Force (N).
\( m \) is the Mass of the Object (kg).
\( g \) is the Acceleration due to Gravity (9.81 m/s²).
\( \theta \) is the Angle of Incline (degrees).
\( \mu \) is the Coefficient of Friction.

What is Push/Pull Force?

Push or pull force is the total force required to move an object along an inclined plane. It takes into account both the force due to gravity acting down the incline and the force of friction between the object and the surface. This force is critical in fields such as engineering, physics, and ergonomics, where it is important to understand the effort required to move objects safely and efficiently.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Mass of the Object (m): 10 kg
Angle of Incline (θ): 30 degrees
Coefficient of Friction (μ): 0.5

Using the formula to calculate the Push/Pull Force:

\[ F = 10 \cdot 9.81 \cdot \sin(30) + 0.5 \cdot 10 \cdot 9.81 \cdot \cos(30) = 49.05 + 42.44 = 91.53 \text{ N} \]

This means that the push/pull force for this example is 91.53 N.