Using a simple machine, a student is able to lift a 500n weight by applying only 100n. what is the mechanical advantage of the simple machine? a) 0.2 b) 1 c) 5 d) 50000

Use the profile illustrated for problem (1). assume that the layer of silty sand fill (sm) is placed over the entire site. estimate the thickness of the fill (h - in feet) that will cause the effective vertical stress at the center of the clay layer to increase by 517.5 pounds per square foot.