2006-11-01 16:43:06 · 5 answers · asked by themang99 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
greater input for lesser ouput?
mechanical advantage?
you would rather have a small input to produce a much greater output...
that's advantage...
2006-11-01 22:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking on the contrary can input force be less than output force for mechanical advantage, the answer is yes.
Examples are hydraulic jacks, pulley system, leverage system and many others.
But when you asked your particular question the answer is always yes but no mechanical advantage
2006-11-02 02:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by Harry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A crowbar has much more output force than you applied.But remember work done is always the same.In order to pull out a 1 inch nail crow bar has to move a few feet.
2006-11-02 10:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by dwarf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, you always put more energy in than you get out- due to friction.
if you are talking strictly force, yes. if you have an inefficient machine that takes a lot to overcome friction, then you might be putting in more than you get out.
2006-11-02 00:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Boba Fett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't push your luck!
2006-11-02 00:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by Audrey W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋