Question

An effort of 16 kgf is applied on a machine for the movement of a load of 160 kgf. Find the mechanical advantage.​

Answer 1

Answer:

answer is 10

Explanation:

160kgf by 16kgf

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Answer 2

Given:

Input force= 16kgf

Output force= 160kgf

To find:

Mechanical advantage(MA)

Solution:

To solve this numerical problem we can use the following process.

Now,

Input force (Fi)= 16kgf

Output force (Fo)= 160kgf

Mechanical advantage= ?

When we convert the values to SI units, we get-

[since 1kgf= 9.8N],

16kgf= $\frac{16}{9.8}$= 156.9 N

160kgf= $\frac{160}{9.8}$= 1569 N

We use the formula $MA= \frac{Fo}{Fi}$

On substituting in the formula,

$MA=\frac{1569}{156.9}$

$MA= 10$

(The final answer does not contain any unit as it is a ratio of two values)

Hence, the mechanical advantage is 10.