Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 2
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Which term matches this description: the ratio of output force to input force?
- friction
- pressure
- center of gravity
- mechanical advantage
Reveal answer and explanation
mechanical advantage
mechanical advantage is the ratio of output force to input force. A pulley arrangement lets a smaller input lift a heavier load.