is it safe to assume that generation of maximum load power is always a desired goal?

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No.
What is AMA?
not always. sometimes one wants speed, and sometimes one wants ability to change AMA to meet a load, and sometimes torque restrictions on gear teeth restrict what one can design AMA into the machine.

MsSUE: AMA is actual mechanical advantage. It is a design consideration in gear boxes, reduction gears, and transmissions.
Thanks, Bobpursley. I couldn't think of anything but the American Medical Association. I did find the Urban Dictionary listed "Ask Me Anything."