How is the mechanical advantage related with the velocity ratio for an actual machine? State whether the efficiency of such a machine is equal to 1, less than 1 or more than 1.

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The mechanical advantage for an actual machine is equal to the product of its efficiency and velocity ratio.

M.A = V.R × n

The efficiency of such a machine is always less than 1, i.e. h<1. This is because there is always some loss in energy in form of friction etc.

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