Question

How could you increase the mechanical advantage of the ramp below?



(1 point)
Responses

increase the length of the ramp
increase the length of the ramp

increase the height of the ramp
increase the height of the ramp

decrease the length of the ramp
decrease the length of the ramp

cover the surface of the ramp with carpet
cover the surface of the ramp with carpet

Answer 1

To increase the mechanical advantage of a ramp (also known as an inclined plane), you would want to increase the length of the ramp. By making the ramp longer, you reduce the angle of elevation, which in turn makes it easier to lift an object up the ramp with less force.

Therefore, the correct response is:

**increase the length of the ramp**.