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John uses a lever to lift a load. The load weighs 480 N which is more than John can carry by himself. However, John can lift the lever with as little as 80 N. What is the mechanical advantage of the lever?

A reminder that MA = force output/force input
A) 0.17 N
B) 17%
C) 6 N
D) 600 N

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I think it’s C I’m sorry if I’m wrong.
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The answer is C! 6 N
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