Mechanical advantage is always greater than 1. Is this true or false?

Tho Quach asked Jun 7, 2023

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Tho Quach asked Jun 7, 2023

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There is no machine exist that can do more mechanical work than the mechanical work done on the machine.

Thus, the mechanical advanatges of the machines can never be greater than 1.

Hence, the given statement is false.

Nigel Hawkins answered Jun 12, 2023

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