Lenore is on an inclined plane next to her truck. Holding her hands steady, she pushes a box up the plane and into her truck. Where can energy be lost?(1 point)

Question

Responses which is correct

Friction between Lenore and the ground.
Friction between Lenore and the ground.

Friction between the truck and the inclined plane.
Friction between the truck and the inclined plane.

Friction between the box and the inclined plane.
Friction between the box and the inclined plane.

Friction between Lenore’s hands and the box.

Answer 1

In this scenario, energy can be lost primarily due to friction between the box and the inclined plane. This friction converts some of the mechanical energy used to push the box into thermal energy, resulting in a loss of efficient energy transfer.

So, the correct response is:

Friction between the box and the inclined plane.