Ravi applies the
same force to
three different
machines. The
output force of
each of these
machines is
shown here. List
the three machines in order of highest to
lowest mechanical advantage.
To determine the order of machines from highest to lowest mechanical advantage, we need to calculate the mechanical advantage of each machine using the formula:
Mechanical Advantage = Output Force / Input Force.
Let's denote the machines as Machine A, Machine B, and Machine C. The output forces for the three machines are as follows:
Machine A: 500 N
Machine B: 350 N
Machine C: 450 N
Now, let's assume that Ravi applies a force of 100 N to each machine.
Machine A:
Mechanical Advantage = Output Force / Input Force = 500 N / 100 N = 5
Machine B:
Mechanical Advantage = Output Force / Input Force = 350 N / 100 N = 3.5
Machine C:
Mechanical Advantage = Output Force / Input Force = 450 N / 100 N = 4.5
Arranging the machines in order of highest to lowest mechanical advantage, we have:
1. Machine A (Mechanical Advantage = 5)
2. Machine C (Mechanical Advantage = 4.5)
3. Machine B (Mechanical Advantage = 3.5)
Therefore, the machines in order of highest to lowest mechanical advantage are: Machine A, Machine C, Machine B.