Mechanical Advantage

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What is Mechanical Advantage?

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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 output force to input force.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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How do you calculate Mechanical Advantage?

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Mechanical Advantage can be calculated using the formula: MA = Output Force / Input Force.

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What is the Mechanical Advantage of a ramp that is 5 meters long and lifts objects to a height of 0.75 meters?

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6.67

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If a broom has an input arm length of 0.4 meters and a mechanical advantage of 0.5, what is the length of the output arm?

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0.5 meters

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What is the Mechanical Advantage if the input force is 450 N and the output force is 3,150 N?

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7

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What is the Mechanical Advantage of a lever with an input arm of 3 meters and an output arm of 2 meters?

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1.5

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How do you find the Mechanical Advantage of a wheel and axle?

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The Mechanical Advantage of a wheel and axle is calculated using the formula: MA = Radius of Wheel / Radius of Axle.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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What is the Mechanical Advantage of a wheel with a radius of 18 m and an axle with a radius of 4 m?

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4.5

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What does a Mechanical Advantage greater than 1 indicate?

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A Mechanical Advantage greater than 1 indicates that the machine can lift more weight than the input force applied.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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What does a Mechanical Advantage less than 1 indicate?

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A Mechanical Advantage less than 1 indicates that the machine requires more input force to lift a given weight.