The _______ of a machine is the amount by which a machine would multiply the force applied to it if no energy were lost due to friction.

Question

The _______ of a machine is the amount by which a machine would multiply the force applied to it if no energy were lost due to friction.

Answer 1

Ideal Mechanical Advantage typically written IMA = F_output/F_input or for angular quantities = τ_output/τ_input