The given figure shows a uniform meter rule of weight W supported on a fulcrum at the 50 cm mark by applying the effort E at the 90 cm mark.
Find the mechanical advantage of the lever.
3
Load arm = 60 cm - 50 cm = 10 cm
Effort arm = 90 cm - 60 cm = 30 cm
MA of the lever =Effort armLoad arm =30 cm10 cm = 3