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the experimental mechanical advantage determined by forces involved in use of a simple machine; calculated by AMA = FR/RE, where FR is resistance (output) force and FE is effort (input) force
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the experimental mechanical advantage determined by forces involved in use of a simple machine; calculated by AMA = FR/RE, where FR is resistance (output) force and FE is effort (input) force