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Input force V.S. Output forces

When ever a machine is put to work, there will always be Forces. when you put force to a machine, the machine will put forces to the object you are lifting or moving. the force you apply to the machine is called input forces. the force that the machine apply to an object is called Output forces. Both forces will be mesured in newtons.

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Note that:

  • Input force is the Effort

  • output force is the Load

  • Input force is F in

  • Output force is F out

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Pulley:

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Lever:


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