Question
Write an expression for the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane.
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Answer
Mechanical advantage of an inclined
plane $=\frac{\text { Load }}{\text { Effort }}=\frac{L}{L \sin \theta}=\frac{1}{\sin \theta}$
where θ is the angle which inclined plane makes with the horizontal.
plane $=\frac{\text { Load }}{\text { Effort }}=\frac{L}{L \sin \theta}=\frac{1}{\sin \theta}$
where θ is the angle which inclined plane makes with the horizontal.
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