Question
Students measure how much work it takes to lift an object two meters. They use an inclined plane that is 3 meters long, an inclined plane that is 4 meters long, and a compound pulley. Which statement is correct?(1 point)
Responses
The 4-meter plane will require the least amount of work.
The 4-meter plane will require the least amount of work.
All three simple machines will require the same amount of work.
All three simple machines will require the same amount of work.
The 3-meter plane will require the least amount of work.
The 3-meter plane will require the least amount of work.
The compound pulley will require the least amount of work.
Responses
The 4-meter plane will require the least amount of work.
The 4-meter plane will require the least amount of work.
All three simple machines will require the same amount of work.
All three simple machines will require the same amount of work.
The 3-meter plane will require the least amount of work.
The 3-meter plane will require the least amount of work.
The compound pulley will require the least amount of work.
Answers
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To determine the correct statement about the amount of work required to lift an object using different simple machines, we need to consider the concept of mechanical advantage.
1. **Inclined Planes**: The work done in lifting an object with an inclined plane can be affected by the length of the ramp. A longer ramp requires less force to lift the same weight but the distance over which the force is applied increases. However, the work done (force × distance) remains constant assuming no friction, because work is equal to the weight of the object multiplied by the height it is lifted.
2. **Compound Pulley**: A compound pulley setup can significantly reduce the amount of force required to lift an object. The mechanical advantage gained from using multiple pulleys means it usually requires less input force, although the distance you pull the rope is greater. However, again, the total work done is determined by the weight and the height lifted, which stays constant.
Given these points, let's analyze the options:
- "The 4-meter plane will require the least amount of work." - This is not necessarily true; the work done will still equal the weight times the height.
- "All three simple machines will require the same amount of work." - This statement is correct if we are considering the total work done (force × distance), as the height lifted remains the same (2 meters).
- "The 3-meter plane will require the least amount of work." - Similar reasoning as with the 4-meter plane, it’s not less work; it’s just different force and distance.
- "The compound pulley will require the least amount of work." - Again, the total work done is based on the weight lifted over a vertical height, so this is also not true.
Therefore, the most accurate statement is:
**All three simple machines will require the same amount of work.**
1. **Inclined Planes**: The work done in lifting an object with an inclined plane can be affected by the length of the ramp. A longer ramp requires less force to lift the same weight but the distance over which the force is applied increases. However, the work done (force × distance) remains constant assuming no friction, because work is equal to the weight of the object multiplied by the height it is lifted.
2. **Compound Pulley**: A compound pulley setup can significantly reduce the amount of force required to lift an object. The mechanical advantage gained from using multiple pulleys means it usually requires less input force, although the distance you pull the rope is greater. However, again, the total work done is determined by the weight and the height lifted, which stays constant.
Given these points, let's analyze the options:
- "The 4-meter plane will require the least amount of work." - This is not necessarily true; the work done will still equal the weight times the height.
- "All three simple machines will require the same amount of work." - This statement is correct if we are considering the total work done (force × distance), as the height lifted remains the same (2 meters).
- "The 3-meter plane will require the least amount of work." - Similar reasoning as with the 4-meter plane, it’s not less work; it’s just different force and distance.
- "The compound pulley will require the least amount of work." - Again, the total work done is based on the weight lifted over a vertical height, so this is also not true.
Therefore, the most accurate statement is:
**All three simple machines will require the same amount of work.**