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What is the approximate distance a counterweight will lift for a single rotation of a 6m diameter mine winch drum?

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To determine the approximate distance a counterweight will lift for a single rotation of a 6-meter diameter mine winch drum, we first need to calculate the circumference of the drum, as the counterweight will lift a distance equal to the circumference for one full rotation.

The formula to calculate the circumference (C) of a circle is:

\[
C = \pi \times d
\]

where \(d\) is the diameter of the circle.

Given the diameter of the mine winch drum is 6 meters:

\[
C = \pi \times 6 \approx 3.14159 \times 6 \approx 18.85 \text{ meters}
\]

So, for a single rotation of the 6-meter diameter mine winch drum, the counterweight will lift approximately 18.85 meters.

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