Question

The mechanical advantage of a machine is 0.5. The effort exerted is 40 N. Find the load.

Answer 1

Answer:

150 N

Explanation:

The Mechanical Advantage (IMA) of a machine is the ratio of the load (the resistance overcome by a machine) to the effort (the force applied).

Mechanical Advantage = 0.5

Effort (FА/FE) = 300 N

MA = $\frac{FB}{FA}$

Load (Fв/FL) = MA * FA

                = 0.5 * 300

                = 150 N