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Using an inclined plane, what happens to the amount of work that has to be done?

A. The amount of work increases.
B. The amount of work decreases.
C. The amount of wok remains the same.
D. The amount of work decreases then increases.

User TyMarc
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Answer: I’m going to say the answer is B

User Spirytus
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A. The amount of work increases.
Imagine you are pushing a box on a flat surface. Now imagine pushing it up a steep hill. It gets harder and that's how I remember this.
Hope this helps.
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