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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 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.
The object can be lifted while being pushed over a shorter distance.

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.
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The object can be lifted with less force.

Explanation: the incline reduces the required force (mechanical advantage) but requires pushing over a longer distance; the total work against gravity (mgh) is unchanged (neglecting friction).