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 using a downward force.
The object can be lifted while using a downward force.
The object can be lifted while being pushed over a shorter distance.
1 answer
The correct response is:
The object can be lifted with less force.
Using an inclined plane allows the man to roll the drum upwards with reduced force compared to lifting it straight up, thereby making it easier to move the object to a higher elevation.
