Describe mechanical advantage. How can mechanical advantage be

increased?

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Lawrence Hood

4 March, 17:59

Describe mechanical advantage. How can mechanical advantage be

increased?

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Sara Tyler · Answer 1

It can be increased by increasing the input force and decreasing the output force.

Explanation:

For example, on a pulley, the more ropes you have. the higher the mechanical advantage is. If you are lifting a weight that is 50 pounds with a pulley, then you put another rope on the pulley, you will put in 25 pounds of input force

Describe mechanical advantage. How can mechanical advantage beincreased?

Describe mechanical advantage. How can mechanical advantage be

increased?