Question

A Ferris wheel has a mechanical advantage of ___________________________ one and the trade off is that it covers a greater distance.

A. less than one

B. greater than one

C. the same as

D. none of the above

Answer 1

A. less than one

Step-by-step explanation:

The Ferris wheel was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr in 1893. It consist of a large rotating wheel with capsules or cars that are used to carry people.

The mechanical advantage is less than one because the input force is greater than the output force.