Science Class 5 Other

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane increases if the _____ becomes longer compared to its height.

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A Length
B Base
C Load
D Surface

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Answer: A. Length

Increasing the length of the ramp makes the slope shallower, meaning you push over a longer distance but use much less effort to lift the load.

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The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane increases if the _____ becomes longer compared to its height.

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