Mechanical advantage describes how much a machine multiplies the input force. There are two ways to calculate this: Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA)

Use this guide to check your problem sets, but ensure you can solve a lever problem one hour before the test without looking at the key. That is when you know you have unlocked the true power of mechanical advantage.

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