please some1 help
2007-09-23 04:14:11 · 5 answers · asked by Ã?z 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Mechanical Advantage (MA)is the amount of help/ factor by which a machine multiplies the force put into it. It is usually calculated in simple machines(ex. pulleys, wheel and axle, etc.)
2007-09-23 04:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by juzzie_l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mechanical advantage is the ratio of load to effort.
M.A=load/effort
ex> if a load of 10 tons is to be lifted and the applied effort is 5 tons the n ma = 10/5=2
2007-09-23 11:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Exorcist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A mechanical devise that translates motion into force.
2007-09-23 11:19:35 · answer #3 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Increase of force through gears, pullys, levers, etc.
Doug
2007-09-23 11:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9051699/mechanical-advantage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_advantage
2007-09-23 11:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by michaell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋