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Counterweight 균형추

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A counterweight is a weight that, by applying an opposite force, provides balance and stability of a mechanical system. The purpose of a counterweight is to make lifting the load faster and more efficient, which saves energy and causes less wear and tear on the lifting machine. Counterweights are often used in traction lifts (elevators), cranes and funfair rides. In these applications, the expected load multiplied by the distance that load will be spaced from the central support (called the "tipping point") must be equal to the counterweight's mass times its distance from the tipping point in order to prevent over-balancing either side.

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Counterweight (균형추) — verified Korean book. Published 2021. By DJUNA.

Details

• Genre: science fiction, cyberpunk
• Original language: Korean
• Author: Djuna, Anton Hur
• First published: 2023
• Purpose: Provides balance and stability of a mechanical system
• Category: weight

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• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 평형추; KoreaAPI uses 균형추 (chosen by source authority).
• Open Library lists the Korean name as Counterweight; KoreaAPI uses 균형추 (chosen by source authority).

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