If a machine only requires 100 N of effort to lift a load of 150 N, what is the mechanical advantage of the machine?

2.5

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1.5

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Solution

The correct option is C 1.5
Given,
Effort required to lift the load = 100 N
Load = 150 N

$M A = \frac{l o a d}{e f f o r t}$
$M A = \frac{150}{100} = 1.5$

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