Joel uses a claw hammer to remove a nail from a wall. He applies a force of 40 newtons on the hammer. The hammer applies a force of 160 newtons on the nail. The mechanical advantage of the hammer is.

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Leonard Mccarthy

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28 February, 07:11

Joel uses a claw hammer to remove a nail from a wall. He applies a force of 40 newtons on the hammer. The hammer applies a force of 160 newtons on the nail. The mechanical advantage of the hammer is.

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Dante Bird · Answer 1

We know that the mechanical advantage of the hammer is is given by the ratio between the force applied on the hammer and the force required to overcome the given force. Force applied = 40 NForce required = 160 NMechanical advantage = Mechanical advantage =

Hence, the mechanical advantage of the hammer is 4.

Derick · Answer 2

Force B / Force A

So, 160 / 40 = 4