A machine vice whose length of the handle is 150mm and the coefficient of friction for thread and collar are 0.15 and 0.17 respectively has a force applied at handle of 125N. Also the outer and inner diameters of collar are 55mm and 45mm respectively. Find the collar torque in terms of clamping force W assuming uniform wear theory if nominal diameter=22mm and pitch=5mm.
(a) 4.5W
(b) 5.4W
(c) 4.25W
(d) 3.37W
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This challenging question is from the Power Screws Numericals in section Threaded Joints of Machine Design