A simple machine has a mechanical advantage of $4$ . How much load can be overcome if a force of $36 N$ is applied?

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Solution

Step 01: Given data
Mechanical advantage (MA) $= 4$
Force or effort applied $= 36 N .$
Step 02: Since we know MA can be given as:
$M A (m e c h a n i c a l a d v a n t a g e) = \frac{L o a d}{E f f o r t}$
Step 03: Substituting the value of MA and Effort we get-
$4 = \frac{L o a d}{36 N} \Rightarrow L o a d = 36 \times 4 = 144 N$
Hence $144 N$ of load can be overcome by applying $36 N$ of force.

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