document.write( "Question 356655: last homework question...need help please!
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document.write( "if we wish to lift a 60 pound rock with a lever that gives us a mechanical force of 4 how much force would we have to exert under ideal conditions? over what distance would we have to exert this force if we wish to lift the rock 1.5ft \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #254574 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! If you mean a mechanical advantage of 4, it's 60/4 = 15 pounds. \n" ); document.write( "The distance would be 4*1.5 = 6 ft \n" ); document.write( " |