If the mechanical advantage is greater than $1$ , this means that the machine is a _______.

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The ratio of the load lifted by the machine to the effort applied on it is defined as mechanical advantage.
Mechanical advantage of a machine can be greater than 1, equal to 1, or less than 1.
A machine that is used as a force multiplier has a mechanical advantage greater than 1.
Hence, if the mechanical advantage is greater than 1, this means that the machine is a force multiplier.

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