A wheel and axle has an output force of 300N. If the mechanical advantage is 4. What would the input force be?

Answer 1

To calculate the input force, we can use the formula for mechanical advantage:

Mechanical Advantage = Output Force / Input Force

We are given that the output force is 300N and the mechanical advantage is 4.

So, 4 = 300N / Input Force

To find the input force, we can rearrange the equation:

Input Force = Output Force / Mechanical Advantage

Input Force = 300N / 4

Input Force = 75N

Therefore, the input force would be 75N.