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Simple Machines — Physics STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10PhysicsSimple Machines2 Marks
Question
Write down a relation expressing the mechanical advantage of a lever.
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Answer

M.A. of a lever $=\frac{\text { Load }}{\text { Effort }}=\frac{\text { Effort arm }}{\text { Load arm }}$
This is the expression of the mechanical advantage of a lever.

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