Imagine you need to deliver a piano over three steps. A longer ramp translates into less force necessary to raise the piano's height than a shorter ramp would require. Calculate the percentage smaller a force would be required using an 2.8m long ramp compared to a 0.9m ramp?
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To calculate the percentage smaller force required when using a 2.8m ramp compared to a 0.9m ramp, we need to understand the relationship between the length of the ramp and the force required.
The force required to raise an object on a ramp is inversely proportional to the length of the ramp. In other words, as the length of the ramp increases, the force required decreases, assuming the angle of the ramp remains constant.
To calculate the percentage smaller force, we can use the following formula:
Percentage Smaller Force = ((Initial Force - Final Force) / Initial Force) × 100
Now, let's calculate the percentage smaller force required using a 2.8m ramp compared to a 0.9m ramp:
1. Determine the force required for the 0.9m ramp:
Assuming the force required for the 0.9m ramp is F1.
2. Determine the force required for the 2.8m ramp:
Since the longer ramp translates into less force required, let's assume the force required for the 2.8m ramp is F2.
3. Calculate the percentage smaller force:
Percentage Smaller Force = ((F1 - F2) / F1) × 100
Please note that to get precise values for F1 and F2, we would need additional data, such as the weight of the piano and the angle of the ramp. Without this information, it's not possible to provide an exact numerical answer.