5 Questions
What is the purpose of an inclined plane?
To raise or lower a load
Which of the following best describes an inclined plane?
A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle from the vertical direction
Which of the following is true about moving an object up an inclined plane?
It requires less force than lifting it straight up
What is the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane?
The ratio of the length of the sloped surface to the height it spans
Which of the following is true about the energy required to lift an object up an inclined plane?
The same amount of mechanical energy is required as lifting it straight up
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