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Introduction to Machines

Question 4 • GA-GSE Physical Science B

A car jack with a mechanical advantage of 6 needs to produce an output force of 600 N to raise a car. What input force is required?

Answer
A
6 N
B
100 N
C
600 N
D
3,600 N

Explanation

Mechanical advantage equals output force divided by input force. Rearrange to find the input force: 600 N ÷ 6 = 100 N. Therefore, the required input force is 100 N, choice B.

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