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Inclined plane are just fancy words for a ramp. By using an inclined plane you could slide the heavy object down it or you could carry it down it instead of having to use steps or lift it from a decent height, thus lowering the risk of injury.

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If this inclined plane moves 3 cm to the left how high will it lift the object?

There is not sufficient information for a proper answer to the question. We need to know either the inclination angle of the plane or the length and height of the plane, which will give the inclination. Also if the plane rises to the right of the object and the object is already on the plane, then the object will be lower instead of higher.


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