The correct response is:
The object can be lifted with less force.
Using an inclined plane allows for the application of a smaller amount of force to lift an object compared to lifting it straight up vertically.
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Pulleys and Inclined Planes Quick Check
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Question
Use the image to answer the question.
An illustration shows a man rolling a drum upwards on an inclined surface.
What is the effect of using this inclined plane?
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Responses
The object can be lifted with less force.
The object can be lifted with less force.
The object can be lifted with less total work.
The object can be lifted with less total work.
The object can be lifted while being pushed over a shorter distance.
The object can be lifted while being pushed over a shorter distance.
The object can be lifted while using a downward force
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