alleryStart learning →A longer ramp needs less pushing force to raise a load to the same height, but the load must
Atravel a shorter distance
Btravel a longer distance
Ctravel the same distance
Dlose some of its weight
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. travel a longer distance
A machine can lower the force needed only by increasing the distance the load moves, so the longer ramp means a longer path.
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