Output Force Calculator

Formula

To calculate the output force:

\[ OF = IF \times MA \]

Where:

\( OF \) is the output force
\( IF \) is the input force
\( MA \) is the mechanical advantage

What is an Output Force?

An output force measures the total force generated by a system with a given input force and mechanical advantage. In other words, it measures how much force a system, such as a lever, generates due to mechanical advantage.

Example Calculations

Example 1:

Assume the following values:

Input Force (IF): 50 N
Mechanical Advantage (MA): 4

Using the formula:

\[ OF = 50 \times 4 = 200 \text{ N} \]

The output force is 200 N.

Example 2:

Assume the following values:

Input Force (IF): 120 N
Mechanical Advantage (MA): 2.5

Using the formula:

\[ OF = 120 \times 2.5 = 300 \text{ N} \]

The output force is 300 N.