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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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The object can be lifted with less force.
The object can be lifted with less force.

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 with less total work.
The object can be lifted with less total work.

The object can be lifted while using a downward force.

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The object can be lifted with less force.

Explanation: an inclined plane trades a smaller force for a longer distance — the same (ideal) work is done to raise the object, but the required pushing force is reduced.