Question

How can you calculate the mechanical advantage a simple machine provides? (1 point)
Responses

divide the output force by the output displacement
divide the output force by the output displacement

divide the output force by the input force
divide the output force by the input force

Simple machines do not provide a mechanical advantage.
Simple machines do not provide a mechanical advantage.

divide the output displacement by the input displacement

Answer 1

To calculate the mechanical advantage a simple machine provides, you should **divide the output force by the input force**. This means you take the force exerted by the machine (output force) and divide it by the force applied to the machine (input force).

So, the correct response is:
- **divide the output force by the input force**.