Question

Using a simple machine, a student is able to lift a 500N weight by applying only 100N.

What is the mechanical advantage of the simple machine?

A) 0.2

B) 1

C) 5

D) 50000

Answer 1

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`a \ student \ is \ able \ to \ lift \ a \ 500(n) \\ weight \ by \ applying \ only \ 100(n) \\ \\ so, \ this \ info \ here, \ we \ simply \ divide \ by \\ how \ much \ this \ kid \ lifted, \ by \ the \ weight \ he/she \\ \ is \ applying. \\ \\ \left[\begin{array}{ccc}\boxed{\boxed{500(n)/100(n)}}\end{array}\right] \\ \\ and \ from \ this,\ your \ answer \ would \ \\ conclude \ to \ be \ (5) \\ \\ \boxed{5} \ would \ be \ your \ answer!`

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