Question

You use a wedge that has a width of 2 cm and a slope length of 5.5 cm. What is the mechanical advantage of this wedge?

A. 3.5
B. 2.75
C. 0.36
D. 5.5

Answer 1

Option b. 2.75 is the correct answer

Answer 2

Option B. 2.75

Explanation:

It has been given in the question that a wedge has a width of 2 cm and a slope of 5.5 cm.We have to calculate the mechanical advantage of the given wedge.

We know the formula to calculate the mechanical advantage of the wedge

Mechanical advantage = Length of slope/Thickness of the widest end

= 5.5÷2 = 2.75

Therefore the answer is option B. 2.75