mechanical advantage and disadvantage

Question 1

second class

Answer 1

mechanical advantage

Question 2

first and third class

Answer 2

mechanical disadvantage

Question 3

mechanical advantage benefits

Answer 3

-larger force production - can move a large load over a short distance requiring little force

Question 4

mechanical advantage drawbacks

Answer 4

lower range of movement and movement is much slower

Question 5

mechanical disadvantage benefits

Answer 5

load can be moved quickly, can be moved through a greater range of movement

Question 5

mechanical disadvantage drawbacks

Answer 5

cannot apply much force to move objects/ cannot move as heavy loads - greater force for lower loads