What is the output force if the input force on the wheel is 100 N?
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A) 5 B) 200 C) 500 D) 2000

Answer:
Output force, F' = 300 N
Explanation:
It is given that,
Input force acting on the wheel, F = 100 N
From the figure,
Radius of the wheel, r = 3 cm
Radius of the axle, r' = 1 cm
The mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle is given by :
[tex]MA=\dfrac{radius\ of\ wheel}{radius\ of\ axle}[/tex]
[tex]MA=\dfrac{3\ cm}{1\ cm}[/tex]
MA = 3
Another definition of mechanical advantage is given by :
MA = output force/ input force
[tex]F'=MA\times F[/tex]
[tex]F'=3\times 100[/tex]
F' = 300 N
So, the output force of the wheel and axle is 300 N. Hence, this is the required solution.