Inclined Planes/Energy Sources 2022

 

An inclined plane reduces the amount of force needed to move an object by _____.

• increasing the distance the object moves

• reversing the direction the object is moved

• decreasing the pull of gravity on the object

• transferring more of the force to the object

Which inclined plane will require greater force to push the wheel to the top of the box?

• inclined plane A

• inclined plane B

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Which inclined plane requires the most force to push the ball to the top?

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• A

• B

• C

• They all require the same amount of force.

Students want to raise a large crate from the ground to a deck several feet above the ground. They know it will be easier to move the crate along an inclined plane because the inclined plane will — 

• reduce the work needed to raise the crate

• increase the force applied to the crate

• increase the work done on the crate

• reduce the force necessary to raise the crate

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All of the following are examples of inclined planes except —

• a ramp

• a seesaw

• a screw

• a slide

Which of the following inclined planes would require the least amount of force to lift a box?

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• They all require the same amount of force.

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Which simple machine increases the distance over which a load travels and reduces the needed force?

• wheel and axle

• wedge

• pulley

• inclined plane

The diagram shows two ramps that a person could use to raise a 10-kilogram cardboard box to a height of 1 meter. Which statement is correct?

• The same amount of force is required for both ramps.

• Ramp X requires less force.

• Ramp X requires more force.

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What does the term renewable energy source mean?

• Energy that can be replenished

• Energy that can be all used up

• Energy that can be lost

• Energy that does not cost much