Mechanical Advantage Calculations

1st Simple Machine (Wheel and Axle)

Ideal Mechanical Advantage = 7.5in x /0.75in = 10:1
2nd Simple Machine (Wheel and Axle)
Ideal Mechanical Advantage = 2.5in/1.75in = 1.428 = 1.43:1
3rd Simple Machine (Pulley)
Ideal Mechanical Advantage = # of strings = 3 = 3:1
4th Simple Machine (Lever)
Ideal Mechanical Advantage = 2.6in/15.4in = 0.144 = 0.15:1
Total Mechanical Advantage = 10/1 x 1.43/1 x 3/1 x 0.15/1 = 6.435/1 =
6.44:1