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How does this splitting wedge make work easier?

A) increases the applied force
B) decreases the applied force
C) changes the direction of the applied force
D) changes the direction and amount of applied force

User Jason Reid
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A wedge uses mechanical advantage to reduce the amount of force needed.
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A, it's more about the force with leverage.
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