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Classical Mechanics

Mechanical Advantage

The factor by which a simple machine multiplies input effort force to overcome load resistance.

Governing formula MA = F_output / F_input
SI unit Dimensionless

In depth

Mechanical advantage trades input distance for force multiplication (F_out d_out ≤ F_in d_in).

Examples in the real world

A crowbar providing a mechanical advantage of 10, allowing a 100 N effort force to lift a 1000 N boulder.