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Can You Lift It Challenge
Scenario:
You are operating a crane on a construction site. The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 25,000 kg at a radius of 5 meters. For every additional meter of radius, the lifting capacity decreases by 1,500 kg.
Formula:
Challenge Questions:
Question 1:
If the load is positioned 8 meters from the crane’s center, what is the maximum safe load you can lift?
Question 2:
At 10 meters, you need to lift a steel beam weighing 12,000 kg. Is this safe? Show your calculation.
Question 3:
If you want to lift a 20,000 kg container, what is the maximum radius you can safely operate at?
