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The AMA of a machine is calculated using the formula AMA = R / Eactual where R is the resistance force, and Eactual is the actual effort force.

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How do you calculate work on an inclined plane?

To calculate work on an inclined plane, you would need to consider the component of the force acting parallel to the surface of the incline. The work done is calculated by multiplying this force component by the distance over which it acts. The formula for work on an inclined plane is Work = Force (parallel to the incline) x Distance x cos(theta), where theta is the angle of the incline.


What is the difference between AMA and IMA in a inclined plane?

AMA (Actual Mechanical Advantage) is the ratio of the output force to the input force in an inclined plane, taking into account friction and other real-world factors. IMA (Ideal Mechanical Advantage) is the ratio of the length of the incline to the vertical height, assuming no friction or energy loss. AMA is always lower than IMA due to the effects of friction.


What happens to force when the height of the incline plane is reduced?

As the height of the incline plane is reduced, the gravitational force acting on the object decreases. This, in turn, reduces the component of the force acting parallel to the incline, resulting in a lower force required to move the object up the incline.


Why is the IMA and the AMA of an inclined plane different?

The inclination of the plane affects the effective force required to move an object up the plane, thus affecting the effort force in the calculation of the IMA. The AMA takes into account friction, which is typically present when moving an object on an inclined plane, resulting in a lower AMA compared to the IMA of the same inclined plane.


Does the direction of the force change in an incline plane?

Yes, in an inclined plane, the force has both a component parallel to the incline (the gravitational force) and a component perpendicular to the incline (the normal force). The normal force always acts perpendicular to the surface, while the gravitational force acts parallel to the incline.

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How do you calculate work on an inclined plane?

To calculate work on an inclined plane, you would need to consider the component of the force acting parallel to the surface of the incline. The work done is calculated by multiplying this force component by the distance over which it acts. The formula for work on an inclined plane is Work = Force (parallel to the incline) x Distance x cos(theta), where theta is the angle of the incline.


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