Question

e manager of a construction company and need to choose which ramp you will use
sily equipment into a new building you are constructing. you are concerned about
h of your staff members, so this must be taken into consideration when choosing
your ramp.

note: the formula for mechanical advantage is on the attached reference
sheet

a ramp 1 because the ma is 1.5, which means your employees only
have to exert 1.5 times as much force as they would without using
the inclined plane.

b ramp 2 because the ma is 3, which means employees will only
have to exert ½ as much force as they would without using the
inclined plane.

c ramp 2 because it has the lowest ma of 0.33, meaning the
employees dont have to exert as much force to move the
equipment.

d ramp 1 because the employees will only have to move the
equipment 15 meters compared to moving the equipment 30
meters on ramp 2.

Explanation:

Answer:

B. Ramp 2 because the MA is 3, which means employees will only have to exert ⅓ as much force as they would without using the inclined plane.