The mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle is the radius of the wheel divided by the radius of the axle. On wheel and axle A, the wheel and axle are very close in size. On wheel and axle B, the radius of the wheel is much greater than the radius of the axle.

Which wheel and axle has the greater mechanical advantage?

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Danna Lyons

1 March, 04:43

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Michelle Hubbard · Answer 1

Wheal and axle B has greater mechanical advantage

Seamus Calderon · Answer 2

Wheel and axle B has the greater mechanical advantage. Dividing the radius of the wheel by the radius of the axle will give a larger number.