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How does an inclined plane affect the effort needed to move a load vertically?

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Answer:

Decreases

Step-by-step explanation:

"Effort" usually refers to the applied force. An inclined plane decreases the force required while increasing the distance that the force is exerted over. So even though there's less force needed, the amount of work stays the same.

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