Question
3. Mechanical advantage may be calculated by dividing the __ by the __ MA=R/E __ Solve for the unknown variable in the following problems 4. Weight=400pounds Effort=100pounds MA= 5. Effort=500pounds Weight=250pounds MA= 6. Mechanical advantage of 10. Weight=1000pounds Effort = Effort= 7. Mechanical advantage of 2, Effort of 50 pounds Weight= 8 Dotormine the amount of force required at "B" to balance this lever when 'A' is
Answer
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Chester
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Answer
1.
pounds,
pounds
2.
pounds,
pounds
3. Mechanical advantage of 10,
pounds
pounds4. Mechanical advantage of 2,
pounds
pounds
Explanation
Mechanical Advantage (MA) is calculated using the formula
, where
is the resistance (or weight) and
is the effort. By rearranging this formula, we can solve for the unknown variable in each problem.