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Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency

Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency. 4.2 & 4.3. Mechanical Advantage. Mechanical Advantage is the number of times a machine multiplies an effort (input) force. Generally, this follows the form MA=F o /F i where F o is output force and F i is input force

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Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency

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  1. Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency 4.2 & 4.3

  2. Mechanical Advantage Mechanical Advantage is the number of times a machine multiplies an effort (input) force. Generally, this follows the form MA=Fo/Fi where Fo is output force and Fi is input force Notice that the forces cancel out. MA has no unit as it is a multiplying factor.

  3. Using machines to do work Machines do not create energy, they only make it easier to do work through an exchange of distance for force. Basically, a machine can increase force over a small distance by having an input of a smaller force over a greater distance. (input) f x D = F x d (output)

  4. Ideal calculations • In a perfect world, work in would equal work out and follow the following equation di x Fi = do x Fo This formula can be used to get an estimate of the exchange in forces or distance. Actual measurements would show a decreased output as friction and outside forces are not considered.

  5. Simple Machines Simple machines reduce the force required to complete work. We will now examine (notes from whiteboard) how different types of simple machines increase mechanical advantage.

  6. Efficiency Efficiency is the measure of the amount of useful work is performed by the output of a machine. Energy is lost in any machine due to friction, heat and other energy robbers. It is calculated by this formula Efficiency = Wo/Wi x 100%

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