A wheel and axle is used to raise a load of 500 N by the

PHYSICS
JAMB 2002

A wheel and axle is used to raise a load of 500 N by the application of an effort of 250 N. If the radii of the wheel and the axle are 0.4 cm and 0.1 cm respectively, the efficiency of the machine is

  • A. 20 %
  • B. 40 %
  • C. 50 %
  • D. 60 %

Correct Answer: C. 50 %



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