What is the mechanical advantage of a lever if a load of 80 N is moved by an effort of 20 N?

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$Given :$ Load=80N, Effort=20N

$Solution :$
Mechanical advantage = $\frac{L o a d}{e f f o r t}$ = $\frac{80}{20}$ =4

$Hence 4 is the correct answer$

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What is the mechanical advantage of a lever if a load of 80 N is moved by an effort of 20 N?

Given: Load=80N, Effort=20NSolution:Mechanical advantage = Loadeffort=8020=4Hence 4 is the correct answer

$Given :$ Load=80N, Effort=20N

$Solution :$
Mechanical advantage = $\frac{L o a d}{e f f o r t}$ = $\frac{80}{20}$ =4

$Hence 4 is the correct answer$