Question

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

A. reduces effort

B.increases effort

C.has no effect on effort

Answer 1

If we pull an object vertically upwards then we need to apply a force which is equal in the magnitude of the weight of the object

`F = mg`

now when we pull the same object upwards along an inclined plane with angle then we require a force which will balance the component of weight along the inclined

so it is given as

`F' = mgsin\theta`

so as if we compare the two forces we can say that since the value of sine is always less than 1 for an angle less than 90 degree

so in the 2nd case when we pull the object along the inclined plane it will require less effort

so correct answer is

A. reduce effort