What is Mechanical Advantage?

Question 1

mechanical advantage

Answer 1

• the number of times a machine multiples the effort force

Question 2

work

Answer 2

• force * distance

Question 3

machine is…

Answer 3

• a device that can make work more effective… easier

Question 4

input force

Answer 4

• also called effort force, the force put into the machine

Question 5

output force

Answer 5

• the force the machine exerts on an object

Question 6

resistance force

Answer 6

• the force opposing the effort

Question 7

machines make work easier by…

Answer 7

• changing the force, distance, or direction

- BUT.. they do not change the amount of work done