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Question
The mechanical advantage of a machine is 5. How much load it can exert for the effort of 2 kgf?
Solution
Given,
Mechanical advantage = 5
Effort 2 kgf
Mechanical advantage =`"Load"/ "Effort"`
⇒ Load = Mechanical advantage × Effort
= 5 × 2 kgf = 10 kgf
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