Sentences with mechanical advantage
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M m - 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 equal to the force exerted by the tool or machine divided by the applied effort.