Mechanical Advantage of Inclined Plane · PhysicsBowl 2016 #13

Physics · mechanics

Problem

For the inclined plane shown, which one of the following choices best represents the value of the incline's ideal mechanical advantage? (A)

1.67

(B)

1.33

(C)

1.25

(D)

0.80

(E)

0.75

[Figure: Inclined plane diagram]