Question

the mechanical advantage of an automobiles wheel and axle is 0.0893 if the wheel is output force is 2220n what is the input force that turns the axle

Answer 1

24860 N

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question;

• Mechanical advantage is 0.0893
• Output force is 2220 Newtons

We are required to determine the input force;

• We know that mechanical advantage is the ratio of output force to input force.
• That is; M.A. = Output force ÷ Input force
• Rearranging the formula;

Input force = Output force ÷ M.A.

Therefore;

Input force = 2220 N ÷ 0.0893

= 24860 N

Hence, the input force is 24860 N