The input force is also known as the effort force and the output force is also known as the load force. When calulating, the input force is ( F in) and the output force is ( F out). These stand for Force Input and Force Output respectively. Both Fin and Fout are needed when calculating Mechanical Advantage.
Input forces vs. Output forces
The difference between the two types of forces are:
Input force: - The force that you are applying to the machine.
Output: - The force that the machine applies to the object being moved.
For example:
The input force is the force of your fingers on the scissors' handles and the output force is the blades cutting into the paper.
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The input force is also known as the effort force and the output force is also known as the load force. When calulating, the input force is ( F in) and the output force is ( F out). These stand for Force Input and Force Output respectively. Both Fin and Fout are needed when calculating Mechanical Advantage.
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