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

Question

Responses

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

divide the output displacement by the input displacement
divide the output displacement by the input displacement

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

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

Answer 1

The correct response is: divide the output force by the input force.

This method calculates the mechanical advantage (MA) of a simple machine, which indicates how much the machine amplifies the input force.