Question

What is the mechanical advantage of a wedge that is 2 inches at its widest part and has a sloped side with a length of 10 inches?

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5
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20

Answer 1

Answer: 5

Step-by-step explanation:

The mechanical advantage of a wedge is given by the formula:

`MA=(L)/(h)`

where L is the length of the slope and h is the height.

In this problem, we have a length of L=10 inches and a height of h=2 inches, so the mechanical advantage is

`MA=(10)/(2)=5`