How does an inclined plane trade force for distance?

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Nylah Huff

Physics

8 February, 19:14

How does an inclined plane trade force for distance?

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Barclay · Answer 1

The sloping surface of the inclined plane supports part of the weight of the object as it moves up the slope. As a result, it takes less force to move the object uphill. The trade - off is that the object must be moved over a greater distance than if it were moved straight up to the higher elevation.