11401. In a screw jack, the effort required to lift the load W is given by (where α = Helix angle, and φ = Angle of friction)

P = W tan(α – φ)
P = W tan(α + φ)
P = W tan(φ – α)
P = W cos(α + φ)
✅ The correct answer is option B.

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