The mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle is the radius of the wheel divided by the radius of the axle. What is the mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle shown below? 2.5 cm, 15 cm
The mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle can be calculated using the formula:
Mechanical Advantage = Radius of Wheel / Radius of Axle
In this case, the radius of the wheel is 15 cm and the radius of the axle is 2.5 cm.
So, Mechanical Advantage = 15 cm / 2.5 cm = 6
Therefore, the mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle shown is 6.