What is the input distance for a claw hammer if the output distance is 2.0 cm and the mechanical advantage is 5.5?

0.36cm

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Output distance  = 2.0cm

M.A = 5.5

Unknown:

Input distance = ?

Solution:

The mechanical advantage is the value of the force multiplier.

   M.A = Output distance /  Input distance

Input distance  =  Output distance / mechanical advantage

Input distance =   = 0.36cm

the simple machine has three main features. they are:

fulcrum is the center point or pivot point of the machine. effort is input force/ applied force. load is external force/ output.

the keisha 's machine labels are

x : load

y: fulcrum

z: lever

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