Question

a carpenter uses a crowbar to remove the top of a box. the top has a resistance of 500 N. the carpenter applies an input force of 250 N. what is the mechanical advantage of the crowbar a carpenter uses a crowbar to remove the top of a box. the top has a resistance of 500 N. the carpenter applies an input force of 250 N. what is the mechanical advantage of the crowbar @Physics

Answer 1

The mechanical advantage (MA) is the factor by which a machine multiplies the force put into it. Since the carpenter puts in 250N and gets out 500N, the MA is 500/250 which = 2.