Practice Mechanical Advantage (MA) - 4 | Basic Kinematic Concepts and Definitions | Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
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4 - Mechanical Advantage (MA)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Mechanical Advantage?

💡 Hint: Think about force and how machines make it easier to move things.

Question 2

Easy

Define Input Force.

💡 Hint: Consider the effort you put in to use a machine.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does Mechanical Advantage measure?

  • Speed
  • Force
  • Force and Speed

💡 Hint: Think about the two aspects of how machines work.

Question 2

True or False: A higher Mechanical Advantage always leads to higher speed.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off between speed and power.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple lever with three different configurations. Calculate the Mechanical Advantage for each configuration and discuss which configuration is most effective for lifting a 100 kg weight.

💡 Hint: Draw diagrams for each configuration and measure lengths to set up your calculations.

Question 2

Explain how changing the lengths of links in a four-bar linkage can affect the speed and force output when designed to lift a load of 1500 N.

💡 Hint: Visualize how each link's motion affects potential force output during operation.

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