Mechanical Advantage Test -BG
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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Mechanical Advantage?
Back
Mechanical Advantage (MA) is a measure of the force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device, or machine system. It is calculated as the ratio of the load force to the effort force.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate Mechanical Advantage?
Back
Mechanical Advantage is calculated using the formula: MA = Load Force / Effort Force.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a load of a lever is 100 newtons and the force you apply is 20 newtons, what is your mechanical advantage?
Back
5 N
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Using a lever, Joe is able to lift a 10,000 N car with a force of 1000 N. What is the mechanical advantage?
Back
10
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane with a ratio of 2.4?
Back
2.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the weight of the block is 10N, how much force is needed to lift it using a pulley with MA=2?
Back
5N
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between mechanical advantage and the amount of force needed to lift a load?
Back
A higher mechanical advantage means less force is required to lift a load.
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