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A man uses a 10 ft. lever to move a 500 lb. Stone. The man has to apply 100 lb. force to get the stone to move. What is the mechanical advantage?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the main purpose of simple machines?
 
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Answer to Question 1

5:1 (500/100=5).

Answer to Question 2

To change mechanical force and distance.





 

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