Johnny Lumberjack uses a mallet and wedge to help him split wood. The picture shows the mallet and wedge.
Johnny Lumberjack uses the wedge because it is a simple machine that provides a mechanical advantage. What is the mechanical advantage of the wedge?
Mechanical Advantage= length of sloped side/width of wedge
a
4.5
b
.5
c
8.0
d
2.0
please choose one these awnsers
To determine the mechanical advantage of the wedge, we need to calculate the ratio of the length of the sloped side to the width of the wedge.
Based on the given options:
a) 4.5
b) 0.5
c) 8.0
d) 2.0
Since none of these options represent a ratio between the length and width of the wedge, none of them is the correct answer.
To find the correct answer, we need the measurements of the length and width of the wedge.