General Learning Outcome(s)
8.1.4 understand the ratio of effort to load gives a machine its mechanical advantage (u)
Specific Learning Outcome(s)
At the end of this activity you should be able to demonstrate the following ability:
8.1.4.1 calculate the mechanical advantage by dividing the load by the effort for different simple machines
8.1.4.2 calculate the velocity of a pulley system by dividing the distance moved by the load by distance moved by the lever