How could you increase the mechanical advantage of the ramp below?
a
cover the surface of the ramp with carpet
b
decrease the length of the ramp
c
increase the height of the ramp
d
increase the length of the ramp
1 answer
c. increase the height of the ramp. By increasing the height, you are increasing the vertical distance that the object needs to travel, thus increasing the potential energy. This results in a higher mechanical advantage, making it easier to move the object up the ramp.