In a Hartnell governor, the lift of the sleeve is given by (where r₁ and r₂ = Max. and min. radii of rotation, x = Length of ball arm of the lever, and y = Length of sleeve arm of the lever)
(r₁ + r₂) (y/x)
(r₁ + r₂) (x/y)
(r₁ - r₂) (y/x)
(r₁ - r₂) (x/y)
