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In a machine the effort moves 5 m while the load moves 1 m. Calculate the velocity ratio.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
5
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Explanation
Velocity ratio = distance moved by the effort ÷ distance moved by the load = 5 ÷ 1 = 5.
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