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Question
The pulley system has drawn lifts a load of 150 N when an effort of 60 N is applied. Find its mechanical advantage.
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Solution
Mechanical advantage (M.A) = `"Load"/"Effor" = "150N"/"60N" = 5/2 = 2.5`
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