The ratio between the useful load lifted to the effort applied is called mechanical advantage.

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The correct option is A True
The ratio between useful load lifted to the effort applied is called mechanical advantage.
If L is the useful load moved by an effort E, then Mechanical advantage M.A. = $\frac{L}{E} .$
Hence, the given statement is true.

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