The formula for mechanical advantage is: MA = Resistance distance / Effort distance
Given that the mechanical advantage is 6.0 and the resistance distance is 6.0 cm, we can rearrange the formula to solve for the effort distance:
Effort distance = Resistance distance / Mechanical advantage
Effort distance = 6.0 cm / 6.0
Effort distance = 1.0 cm
Therefore, the effort distance for the claw hammer is 1.0 cm.
Answer: b. 1
A student used a claw hammer to remove nails from a piece of wood to prepare to paint. Using the formula for mechanical advantage, what is the effort distance for a claw hammer if the resistance distance is 6.0 cm and the mechanical advantage is 6.0?
a. 36
b. 1
c. 12
d. 30
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