How does the length to height ratio (the IMA) of trial 1 compare to trial 2? Why is the actual mechanical advantage less than the ideal mechanical advantage in each of the trials?

If a machine was 100% efficient, how would the AMA compare to the IMA?

According to your data, was your hypothesis correct?
(Be sure to refer to your data when answering this question.)

Summarize the conclusions that you can draw from this experiment.
Use the questions above to guide your ideas.

Give at least three examples from everyday life where an inclined plane is used to reduce the effort force needed to accomplish a task.