Yosef applies an input force of 50 N to a crowbar. The crowbar applies a force of 750 N to the lid of a crate. What is the mechanical advantage of the crowbar?

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Gabriel Glauber · Answer 1 · 2021-10-25T16:08:01+0000

The mechanical advantage of the crowbar is

(output force) divided by (input force) .

According to the gripping scenario, that's (750N) / (50N) = 15 .

Yasher koach, Yosef !