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

divide the output force by the input force
divide the output force by the input force
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Answer 1

The correct response to calculate the mechanical advantage a simple machine provides is:

divide the output force by the input force.

This indicates how much the machine multiplies the input force.