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Brittany Nichols
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Mechanical Advantage Basics
I will be able to calculate the mechanical advantage of simple machines

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Mechanical Advantage (MA)
The ratio of the force that performs the useful work of a machine to the force that is applied to the machine.
The MA is the number of times a machine multiplies your effort force.
The greater the MA the less effort force is required for the machine.
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Pulleys
MA = the number of supporting ropes
Ex: The MA of 1 fixed pulley is 1.
Ex: The MA of 2 fixed pulleys and 2 moveable pulleys is 4.
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What is the MA of 3 fixed pulleys and 3 moveable pulleys?
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What is the MA of 1 fixed pulleys and 1 moveable pulleys?
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Inclined Plane
A flat surface set at an angle used to help raise or lower objects.
MA = length of sloped surface divided by the height of the inclined plane.
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What is the MA of an inclined plane with a length of 30cm and a height of 14 cm? Use a calculator to help you find the answer. Round to the nearest whole number.
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What is the MA of an inclined plane with a length of 40 cm and a height of 14 cm Use a calculator to help you find the answer. Round to the nearest whole number.
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Multiple Choice
Which inclined plane has the greatest MA?
Inclined plane with a length of 30 cm and a height of 14cm?
Inclined plane with a length of 40 cm and a height of 14cm?
Inclined plane with a length of 50 cm and a height of 14cm?
Inclined plane with a length of 60 cm and a height of 14cm?
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Screw
A cylinder with a spiral ridge or thread running around the outside that can be turned to seal an opening, apply pressure, adjust position, etc.
MA= circumference of where the effort is applied divided by the pitch.
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Multiple Choice
The distance between the threads on a screw.
pitch
circumference
threads per inch
diameter
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Calculate MA
Calculate the MA of a screw with a circumference of 0.79 inches and a pitch of 1/8
MA = 0.79 * 8
MA = 6.3
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What is the MA of a screw with a circumference of 1 inch and a pitch of 1/8 inches?
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