Question

A lever is used to lift an object with a weight of 60 Newtons. The effort force is 15 meters from the fulcrum, while the load force is 5 meters from the fulcrum. What is the mechanical advantage?(1 point)
Responses

75
75

4
4

12
12

3
3

Answer 1

Mechanical advantage = effort arm / load arm = 15 m / 5 m = 3.