What is the effect of using this inclined plane?

Question

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Responses

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

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

Answer 1

The correct response to the effect of using an inclined plane is:

The object can be lifted with less force.

An inclined plane allows an object to be raised to a height using a smaller input force over a longer distance, making it easier to lift heavy objects.