This assumes a frictionless, perfect machine. It is the ratio of the input distance (how far you move the machine) to the output distance (how far the object actually moves).
Mechanical advantage is a measure of how much a machine multiplies the input force. It is a dimensionless ratio, meaning it has no units. There are two types of mechanical advantage: This assumes a frictionless, perfect machine
IMA=dinputdoutput=6.0 m1.5 m=4.0IMA equals the fraction with numerator d sub input end-sub and denominator d sub output end-sub end-fraction equals the fraction with numerator 6.0 m and denominator 1.5 m end-fraction equals 4.0 Step 3: Calculate AMA. This assumes a frictionless