the ratio of the working force exerted by a mechanism to the applied effort
mechanical advantage in American English
the ratio of the output force of a device that performs useful work to the input force: used in rating the performance of a machine
mechanical advantage in Mechanical Engineering
(mɪkænɪkəl ædvæntɪdʒ)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: General)
Mechanical advantage is a measure of how much a force is increased by using a tool or machine. It is equal to the force exerted by the tool or machine divided by the applied effort.
A long lever with a fulcrum near to one end offers a better mechanical advantage than a shorter one, or one with a fulcrum nearer the middle.
In caliper brakes, the long distance from the pivot to the pad reduces mechanical advantage and allows the arms to flex, reducing braking effectiveness.
Mechanical advantage is a measure of how much a force is increased by using a tool or machine. It is equalto the force exerted by the tool or machine divided by the applied effort.