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Question
If the mechanical advantage of the handle of the pump plunger is 8, calculate the force applied at the end of the handle of the pump plunger.
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Solution
Mechanical advantage = 8
But mechanical advantage = `"L"/"E"`
Here, L = 2 Kgf
Force applied at the handle of pump plunger = E =?
⇒ M.A. = `"L"/"E"`
8 = `2/"E"`
E = `2/8=1/4`
= 0.25 kgf.
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