Question

If the input force of 105 N is applied to the handles of a wheelbarrow which has a mechanical advantage of 3.5, what is the output force

Answer 1

ANSWER

$\begin{equation*} 367.5\text{ }N \end{equation*}$

EXPLANATION

Parameters given:

Input force, Fi = 105 N

Mechanical advantage, MA = 3.5

To find the output force, we have to apply the formula for mechanical advantage:

$MA=\frac{F_o}{F_i}$

where Fo = output force

Therefore, solving for Fo, the output force is:

$\begin{gathered} 3.5=\frac{F_o}{105} \\ F_o=3.5*105 \\ F_o=367.5\text{ }N \end{gathered}$

That is the answer.