Question

Can you make the work output of a machine greater than the work input?

Answer 1

No

Step-by-step explanation:

A machine makes are work easier. The mechanical advantage of a machine tells us the ability of machine to multiply the input force. No machine is 100% efficient. It means it cannot convert all the input completely to output, let alone give a greater output. Some of the work that is input into the machine is always lost in overcoming friction produced.

Answer 2

It is impossible to construct a machine which produces the work output greater than the work input.

Let us consider the II law of thermodynamics.

According to Kelvin Plank's statement any engine/machine does not give hundred percent efficiency. And violating the PMM-II(Perpetual motion of machine II kind), Always some amount of energy transferred to the sink or surroundings.

Therefore

W(ouput) = Q₁-Q₂

There are many reasons to lower the work output, just for an example friction between the mating parts reduces the work output.