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What principle explains why lifting heavy objects is easier using ramps?

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by using ramps you can easily push or pull the object up the ramp.
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Answer:


Inclined Plane


Step-by-step explanation:


An inclined plane, also known as a ramp, is a flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load. The inclined plane is one of the six classical simple machines.


The basic principle of Inclined pane is as follows


W = F x D ( Force times Distance)


where W shows the word done.


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