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Thank you for your reply! Yes, I see how walking up certain stairs in a certain way may provide for your center of mass to make a smooth path up the stairs. On a ladder I can make my center of mass approximate any path you might like despite what the formula might give for the mechanical...

Homework Statement What is the mechanical advantage of a staircase that is 10 meters long (horizontally) and 5 meters high (vertically)? Homework Equations MA=Length/Height The Attempt at a Solution MA=2.2 I'm certain that this is the answer my teacher is looking for, but it...