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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is mechanical advantage?

OpenStudy (rsmith6559):

Think of a see-saw. With the board being even on both sides, neither rider has a mechanical advantage. If I weigh more than you, we slide the board towards you so that you have a mechanical advantage and we can continue to teeter totter.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you know the formula for MA?

OpenStudy (rsmith6559):

No, I don't. AFAIK, it's a ratio.

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