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JAMB Physics 2013 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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What effort will a machine of efficiency 90% apply to lift a load of 180N if its effort arm is twice as long as its load arm?

  • A. 80N
  • B. 90N
  • C. 100NCorrect
  • D. 120N

Explanation

V.R = effort arm/load arm = 2. M.A = Efficiency×V.R = 0.9×2 = 1.8. Effort = Load/M.A = 180/1.8 = 100N.

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