An effort of 30 N is required to lift a load of 48 N lying on an inclined plane having inclination of 30° with horizontal as shown in the given figure. Calculate the mechanical advantage of the machine.

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  1. 1.60
  2. 0.625
  3. 1.28

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Option 2 : 1.60
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Explanation:

Mechanical Advantage:

In a simple machine when the effort(P) balances a load (W), the ratio of the load to the effort is called MA.

Calculation

Given

Load (W) = 48 NEffort (P) = 30 N

Mechanical Advantage (MA) 

 

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