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Input : The work done by the effort is known as input.

Input = PD

 

Output: It is defined as useful work got out of the machine, i.e. the work done by the load.

Output = Wd

 

Efficiency : This is defined as the ratio of output to the input.

Efficiency of an ideal machine is 1. In that case, Wd =PD, which gives W/P= D/d. Thus, for an ideal machine, mechanical adavntage is equal to velocity ratio.

Machines

Velocity Ratio: This is the ratio of the distance moved by the effort to the distance moved by the load in the same interval of time. Thus,

Velocity Ratio =