What does Mechanical Advantage (MA) signify in the context of a machine’s functionality?

Group of answer choices

A. MA indicates the number of times a machine will reduce the force exerted by the user.

B. MA represents the total amount of work done by the machine.

C. MA is the ratio of the output force to the input force in a machine.

D. MA is the speed at which a machine can complete a given task compared to manual work.

C. MA is the ratio of the output force to the input force in a machine.