How can the mechanical advantage of a lever be increased?
a.
by applying the force farther from the fulcrum
b.
by making the lever shorter
c.
by moving the fulcrum away from the load
d.
by applying a larger force

The answer is; A

The force or weight and distance on both sides of the fulcrum is given by the following ratio;

MA = Fb/Fa = a/b (MA = Mechanical Advantage)

The greater the distance from the fulcrum on which force is applied to lift a load on the other side of the fulcrum,  the less the effort required.

a: 45.9 meters

b: 4.29 seconds

step-by-step explanation:

a: h(t)=1/2(-9.8)(3)^2+0(3)+90

h(t)=-4.9(3)^2+90

h(t)=-44.1+90

h(t)=45.9 meters

b: 0=1/2(-9.8)(t^2)+0t+90

0=-4.9t^2+90

-90=-4.9t^2

18.37=t^2

t=4.29 seconds

in the second question, the numbers aren't exact, but they're a close approximation.