A carpenter uses a standard screwdriver to drive a screw into a piece of wood. The screwdriver handle, acting as the wheel, has a radius of . The metal shaft, acting as the axle, has a radius of . What is the ideal mechanical advantage (IMA) of the screwdriver?
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The ideal mechanical advantage is 5.
The correct answer is 5. To find the ideal mechanical advantage, both radii must first be in the same unit. Converting the handle radius yields . Dividing the wheel radius () by the axle radius () gives a mechanical advantage of 5, meaning the screwdriver multiplies the user's turning force by 5 times.
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Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA) of a Wheel and Axle