Question

Fill in the blank with the correct answer. The longer the handle the __________ the mechanical advantage and the greater the increase in force that is applied to the bolt.
Less
Greater

Answer 1

Answer:

Greater

Explanation:

The longer the handle, the greater the mechanical advantage and the greater the increase in force that is applied to the bolt.

Mechanical advantage is the rate at which force is multiplied.

• It simply compares the output force to the input force.
• M.A is the force increasing tendency of a tool.
• The longer  the handle, the more the mechanical advantage and the lesser the applied force.