Question

If the mechanical advantage is greater than 1.0, the lever produces more force, but less speed or distance, than the force exerted on it. If the mechanical advantage is less than 1.0, the lever produces more speed or distance, but less force, than the input.

a) true
b) false

Answer 1

Answer: True.

Explanation: Mechanical advantage is defined as defined as the force amplification done by a mechanical device, where in order to amplificate the force, the device must "trade" movement and velocity (because you can not just amplify the force without lossing anithing)

The definition of mechanical advantaje is:

A = F1/F2 where F2 is the input force and F2 is the output force.

Si if A > 1, then F1 > F2, so the statement would be true.

Answer 2

a)true

Step-by-step explanation:

The levers are devices specially designed for the person who handles it to exert less force, although it must make a greater displacement, which is very useful when it is required to lift a load.

The principle of mechanical advantage is the relationship between the force exerted on an object and the force applied by a person, so if it is greater than 1, the lever produces more force, but less speed or distance, than the force exerted on he. If the mechanical advantage is less than 1.0, the lever produces more speed or distance, but less force, than the input.