An inclined plane is used to lift a box into a moving truck. The ramp is 6m long and 1.5m from the ground. What is the mechanical advantage of the inclined plane?

Given :

An inclined plane is used to lift a box into a moving truck. The ramp is 6 m long and 1.5 m.

To Find :

The mechanical advantage of the inclined plane.

Solution :

Mechanical advantage, M.A of an inclined plane is given by :

Putting given values in above equation, we get :

Therefore, the mechanical advantage of the inclined plane is 4.

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