Answer to Question #110569 in Mechanics | Relativity for Mariline Renol

Question

To open a bottle, you apply a force of 50 N to the bottle opener. The bottle opener applies a force of 775 N to the bottle cap. What is the mechanical advantage of the bottle opener? What type of lever is this?

Answer 1

$${\rm Ideal \:mechanical\: advantage}=\frac{F_2}{F_1}=\frac{775}{50}=15.5$$