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A wedge mechanical advantage calculator determines the force multiplication of a wedge: MA = length ÷ thickness. A thin wedge (long relative to its width) has high MA — a 10 cm long, 1 cm thick wedge (MA=10) converts a 100 N striking force into 1,000 N of splitting force.

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Résultat

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✕Inaccurate inputs
✕Outdated assumptions

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