Question

Find the Mechanical Advantage and the maximum separation load for a wedge (length = 6 inches and height = 3 inches) used to split a piece of wood. The effort load applied is 80 lb.

Answer 1

2 and 160lb

Step-by-step explanation:

M.A = slant height of wedge/ thickness of wedge

Where slant height of wedge = 6inches thickness of wedge = 3 inches

M.A = 6/3

M.A = 2

The maximum separation load for a wedge = R/E

2 = R/80

R = 2×80

R = 160lb