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Discussion Forum : Applied Mechanics - Section 4 (Q.No. 9)
9.
A load of 500 kg was lifted through a distance of 13 cm. by an effort of 25 kg which moved through a distance of 650 cm. The mechanical advantage of the lifting machine is
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Subhajit mahata said:
6 years ago
Please explain the answer in detail.
Anjana Honey said:
6 years ago
Mechanical Advantage (MA) = Load(W)/Effort(P).
MA = W/P,
= 500/25,
= 20.
So, Option C.
MA = W/P,
= 500/25,
= 20.
So, Option C.
(2)
SREE VIDHYA said:
8 years ago
The ratio of weight (load) lifted by a machine to the force (effort) applied on a machine is called mechanical advantage of the machine.
(1)
PRIYANKA said:
8 years ago
LOAD/EFFORT = 500/25 = 20.
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