Which equation can you use to calculate the mechanical advantage of a simple machine?(1 point)

Question

Responses

MA=Δxi×Δxo
M A equals capital delta x subscript I times capital delta x subscript o

MA=Δxi−Δxo
M A equals capital delta x subscript I minus capital delta x subscript o

MA=Δxi/Δxo
M A equals Start Fraction capital delta x subscript I over capital delta x subscript o End Fraction

MA=Δxo/Δxi

Answer 1

The correct equation to calculate the mechanical advantage (MA) of a simple machine is:

MA = Δxo / Δxi

Where:

• \( Δxo \) is the distance over which the effort force is applied (output distance).
• \( Δxi \) is the distance moved by the load (input distance).

So your response should be:

MA = Δxo / Δxi.