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What is the purpose of an inclined plane?
What is the purpose of an inclined plane?
- To curve a surface
- To raise or lower a load (correct)
- To transport goods horizontally
- To move heavy objects vertically
Which of the following best describes an inclined plane?
Which of the following best describes an inclined plane?
- A vertical surface used to move heavy objects
- A horizontal surface used to transport goods
- A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle from the vertical direction (correct)
- A curved surface used to raise or lower a load
Which of the following is true about moving an object up an inclined plane?
Which of the following is true about moving an object up an inclined plane?
- It requires less force than lifting it straight up (correct)
- It requires more force than lifting it straight up
- It requires the same amount of force as lifting it straight up
- It depends on the weight of the object
What is the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane?
What is the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane?
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Which of the following is true about the energy required to lift an object up an inclined plane?
Which of the following is true about the energy required to lift an object up an inclined plane?
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