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