Tasha uses a mallet and wedge to help her split wood. The picture shows the mallet and wedge.

Tasha uses the wedge because it is a simple machine that provides a mechanical advantage. Mechanical advantage is calculated using the formula

What is the mechanical advantage of the wedge?
A.
0.5

B.
2.0

C.
4.5

D.
8.0

1 answer

B. 2.0

The mechanical advantage of the wedge is typically considered to be 2.0, as it allows the same amount of work to be done with less force.