A force of 50 lbs is applied to a 1-foot diameter wheel. the wheel is turning

a. 25" diameter axle. how much mechanical advantage does the wheel provide?

To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:

1. You must apply the formula for calculate the mechanical advantage, which is:

M. A=Wheel radius/Axle radius

2. Therefore, you have:

Axle radius=0.25 inches=0.0208 feet

Wheel radius=1 feet

M. A=1 feet/0.0208 feet

M. A=48

Therefore, the answer is: 48