By dropping a ball and seeing how long it takes to hit the ground or throw a ball up and time it as well
Correct Answers is A.
The machines gives us some mechanical advantage. This means the mechanical average makes the work output greater than the work input
Simple most example is a lever. The force applied is smaller and the output work is larger as compared to input.
Option B cannot be true, as there must be a force to get some work done.
Option C and D are inverse of what a machine is designed for. A small force can be exerted through a large distance to have a large force exerted through a small distance. Common Example of this principle is a screw opener.
Answer:
It should be fibre optic cable , buried underground
