Mechanical Advantage and Simple Machines
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What is the mechanical advantage (MA) if you lift a weight of 1000 N with a force of 500 N?

  • 4
  • 3
  • 1
  • 2 (correct)

Which of the following describes how adding more pulleys affects the effort force needed?

  • It doubles the effort needed.
  • It increases the effort needed.
  • It has no effect on the effort needed.
  • It decreases the effort needed. (correct)

To calculate the mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle, which of the following should be divided?

  • Radius of the axle by radius of the wheel.
  • Circumference of the axle by circumference of the wheel.
  • Radius of the wheel by radius of the axle. (correct)
  • Diameter of the wheel by diameter of the axle.

If a door knob has a mechanical advantage of 3 and you apply a force of 10 N, how much force does it exert?

<p>30 N (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanical advantage of a truck wheel with a radius of 60 cm and an axle radius of 10 cm?

<p>6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When calculating the MA of a lever, if the resistance arm is 4.5 m and the effort arm is 2.5 m, what is the MA?

<p>2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a pencil sharpener has a mechanical advantage of 13 and you apply a force of 5 N, what is the output force?

<p>65 N (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the effort needed when the distance of the effort arm is increased?

<p>The effort needed decreases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for mechanical advantage (MA) when using an inclined plane?

<p>MA = effort distance / resistance distance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario of lifting a weight with a pulley system, what does the mechanical advantage (MA) of 2 signify?

<p>The effort force required is half of the resistance force. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does using a ramp affect the effort required to lift an object?

<p>It reduces the force exerted by increasing the effort distance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many segments of rope should be counted to determine the mechanical advantage in a pulley system?

<p>All segments except the one you are pulling. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you need to lift a weight of 100kg using a pulley, what force must you exert if the mechanical advantage is 2?

<p>500 N (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between effort distance and resistance force in calculating mechanical advantage?

<p>Mechanical advantage relates effort distance to resistance distance, not resistance force. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mechanical Advantage (MA)

The ratio of the resistance force (output force) to the effort force (input force). It tells you how much easier a machine makes it to do work.

Calculating MA with Pulleys

To calculate MA with pulleys, count the number of sections of rope supporting the load (excluding the section you pull).

Effort Arm vs Resistance Arm

The effort arm is the distance from the fulcrum to where you apply force. The resistance arm is the distance from the fulcrum to the load.

MA of a Lever

The MA of a lever is calculated by dividing the effort arm length by the resistance arm length.

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MA of a Wheel and Axle

The MA of a wheel and axle is calculated by dividing the radius of the wheel (effort distance) by the radius of the axle (resistance distance).

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Increasing MA of a Screwdriver

You can increase the MA of a screwdriver by increasing the radius of the handle (the wheel).

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MA of a Door Knob

The MA of a door knob is calculated by dividing the output force (force applied by the axle) by the input force (force applied to the knob).

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Output Force

The force produced by a machine. It is calculated by multiplying the effort force by the mechanical advantage.

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Effort (in MA)

The force you apply to a simple machine, like a ramp or pulley, to move a load.

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Resistance (in MA)

The force that opposes the movement of the load, such as the weight of an object you're lifting.

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MA Formula (using forces)

Mechanical Advantage is calculated by dividing the Resistance Force (force you're working against) by the Effort Force (force you put in).

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MA Formula (using distances)

Mechanical Advantage can also be calculated by dividing the Effort Distance (distance you move) by the Resistance Distance (distance the load moves).

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MA of an Inclined Plane

The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane is calculated by dividing the length of the ramp (effort distance) by the height of the ramp (resistance distance).

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MA of a Single Fixed Pulley

A single fixed pulley provides a mechanical advantage of 1. It changes the direction of force but doesn't make lifting easier.

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MA of Multiple Pulleys

The mechanical advantage of a system of pulleys is equal to the number of supporting rope segments (excluding the rope you're pulling).

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Study Notes

Mechanical Advantage

  • Mechanical advantage (MA) is the relationship between effort and resistance.
  • It's calculated by dividing effort distance by resistance distance, or resistance force by effort force.

Effort and Resistance

  • Effort is the force you apply, while resistance is the force you're working against (e.g., lifting an object).

Inclined Planes (Ramps)

  • Using a ramp increases effort distance, reducing the required force.
  • MA of a ramp is calculated by dividing the effort distance (length of the ramp) by the resistance distance (height of the ramp)
  • MA = effort distance / resistance distance

Example: Ramp

  • A 2-meter-high truck bed is accessed by an 8-meter ramp.
  • MA = 8 meters/2 meters = 4

Pulleys

  • A fixed pulley changes the direction of your force; the input and output forces are equal.
  • MA is determined by counting the sections of rope supporting the load.
  • MA for one pulley =1 (as one rope supports the weight or force).

Calculating Pulley MA

  • If you have 2 sections of rope supporting a 1000N load, you need to be able to pull with 500N
  • MA = resistance force / effort force = 1000N / 500N = 2

Levers

  • Levers use a fulcrum to multiply force.
  • MA for a lever is calculated by dividing the effort arm distance by the resistance arm distance.

Example: Lever

  • A 4-meter board is used to pry up a boulder. The fulcrum is 0.5 meters from the resistance.
  • MA = effort arm distance / resistance arm distance = 3.5m/0.5m =7

Example: Seesaw

  • A seesaw with friends (275N) at 2.5m (from the fulcrum) needs an effort of 275N /3= 92N to balance with someone (at 4.5m from the fulcrum).
  • MA = effort arm distance / resistance arm distance = 4.5m/2.5m = 1.8

Wheel and Axle

  • MA of a wheel and axle is determined by dividing the wheel radius by the axle radius.
  • MA = wheel radius / axle radius

Example: Screwdriver

  • If a screwdriver has a 10cm handle and a 2cm tip, the MA is 10cm/2cm =5.

Example: Door Knob

  • If you exert 10N and the door knob exerts 30N, the MA is 30N/10N = 3

Example: Truck Wheel

  • A truck wheel with 60cm radius and 10cm axle radius has a MA of 60cm / 10cm = 6

Example: Pencil Sharpener

  • A 5N force on a pencil sharpener with a MA of 13 results in an output force of 5N x 13 = 65N.

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This quiz covers the concept of mechanical advantage, including its calculation and application in inclined planes and pulleys. Understand how effort and resistance relate to force in different mechanical systems. Test your knowledge and grasp of these fundamental principles of physics.

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