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Question
- what is the equation used to determine the mechanical advantage of a wedge?
ma = width + length
ma = length / width
ma = width * length
ma = width - length
Brief Explanations
A wedge is a simple machine. The mechanical advantage (MA) of a wedge is calculated by dividing the length of the wedge by its width. This is because the longer the wedge (for a given width), the more it can multiply the input force.
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MA = length / width