![Comparing Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency of Pulleys](https://img.oercommons.org/160x134/oercommons/media/upload/materials/screenshots/materials-course-38047.png)
This lab activity is designed to allow students to experience what an increase in mechanical advantage means. Students determine the mechanical advantage of three pulley set-ups. Students also measure the work input and output, then calculate the efficiency. Finally, students determine the relationship between the mechanical advantage and the efficiency of the pulleys.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Technology
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Assessment
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
- Provider Set:
- Pedagogy in Action
- Author:
- Shelly Leatham
- Date Added:
- 12/09/2011