Practice Mechanical Advantage (MA): The Force Multiplier - 4.3.1 | Work, Energy & Simple Machines | IB IB MYP Grade 8 Grade 8 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define Mechanical Advantage.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how much easier a machine makes work.

Question 2

Easy

What is a fulcrum?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's the point where the lever balances.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does Mechanical Advantage measure?

  • The speed of a machine
  • The force amplification of a machine
  • The distance moved by a machine

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what makes it easier to lift.

Question 2

True or False: Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA) takes friction into account.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how real-world applications vary.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You design a pulley system that consists of 4 movable pulleys. If you want to lift 800 N with less force, how much input force do you need to exert?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the IMA formula considering the number of pulleys.

Question 2

In a lab, a student measures the work input of a lever to be 150 J. If the work output is 120 J, calculate the efficiency and interpret the significance of the result.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the efficiency calculation formula.

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