Question

How can inclined planes change the amount of force to move an object? A. Increase height of the inclined plane B. Increase distance of the inclined plane C. Use a wooden inclined plane instead of a metal one D. None of the above

Answer 1

Option ( B ) is correct .

Step-by-step explanation:

To lift a heavy weight , inclined plane is used . Use of inclined plane , makes the task easier because instead of force mg , force mg sinθ is to be used which is less than mg . Here θ is inclination of inclined plane.

If h be the height by which weight is to be lifted

potential energy acquired by weight = mgh

work done by force mg sinθ = mgsinθ x d where d is displacement required .

mg sinθ x d = mgh ( work done by force = potential energy stored in luggage )

d = h / sinθ

d will be more than h

Hence inclined plane increases the distance to be covered by force applied though it decreases the force itself.

Hence option ( B ) is correct .