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If Susan exerted a force of 5 newtons and the output force of the machine is 15

newtons, what is the mechanical advantage of the machine? *​

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Answer:

Mechanical advantage = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Mechanical advantage, MA = Output force/Input force

Output force = 15 N. Input force = 5 N

MA = Output force/Input force = 15 N/ 5 N = 3

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