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Question 12

A wheel and axle is used to raise a weight of 600N with an effort of 300N. If the radii of the wheel and axle are 50cm and 10cm respectively, what is the efficiency of the system?

  • A.40%
  • B.50%
  • C.20%
  • D.10%
Objective

Question details

Exam body
OAU
Subject
Physics
Year
2012/2013
Question no.
#12
Type
Objective
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