Question

The mechanical advantage of a machine is 2, it is used to raise a load of

15 kgf what effort is needed?​

Answer 1

Answer:

We are given that

Mechanical advantage = 2

Load = 15kgf

Mechanical advantage = \frac{Load}{effort}

effort

Load

Effort = \frac{Load}{effort}

effort

Load

= \frac{15}{2}

2

15

- 7.5kgf