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  1. Which ramp has the greater ideal mechanical advantage? Explain your reasoning. (Image included)

Which ramp has the greater ideal mechanical advantage? Explain your reasoning. (Image included) class=

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It would be the first one because it is not as steep and as you are climbing it, you have more power than if you were climbing the second one.

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Answer:

Ramp A

Explanation:

the mechanical advantage of a ramp is given by

\(MA=\frac{L}{h}\)

where L is the length of the ramp and h is its height.


The Mechanical advantage of ramp A is: \(MA=\frac{6 m}{2 m}=3\)

The Mechanical advantage of ramp B is: \(MA= \frac{3 m}{2 m}=1.5\)

So, ramp A has a greater mechanical advantage.

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