Progress saved 8 of 10 You swing a hammer down onto a wedge. Which of the following choices best describes the input and output forces? The wedge exerts a greater output force than the input force supplied, and it applies the force over a greater distance. The wedge exerts a smaller output force than the input force supplied, but it increases the amount of work done. The wedge exerts a smaller output force than the input force supplied, but it applies the force over a greater distance. The wedge exerts a greater output force than the input force supplied, but as a consequence the greater force is applied over a smaller distance.

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You swing a hammer down onto a wedge. Which of the following
choices best describes the input and output forces?
The wedge exerts a greater output force than the
input force supplied, and it applies the force over a
greater distance.
The wedge exerts a smaller output force than the
input force supplied, but it increases the amount
of work done.
The wedge exerts a smaller output force than the
input force supplied, but it applies the force over a
greater distance.
The wedge exerts a greater output force than the
input force supplied, but as a consequence the
greater force is applied over a smaller distance.
Transcribed Image Text:Progress saved 8 of 10 > You swing a hammer down onto a wedge. Which of the following choices best describes the input and output forces? The wedge exerts a greater output force than the input force supplied, and it applies the force over a greater distance. The wedge exerts a smaller output force than the input force supplied, but it increases the amount of work done. The wedge exerts a smaller output force than the input force supplied, but it applies the force over a greater distance. The wedge exerts a greater output force than the input force supplied, but as a consequence the greater force is applied over a smaller distance.
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The purpose of wedge is to channelise the force of hammer.A wedge makes a work simpler by increasing the force applied to the object, despite the fact that it applies the force over a smaller distance.

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