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The reason that inclined planes allow us to reduce the force necessary to move items is because the work required to do both (Work = Force x Distance) is the same. When pushing up an inclined plane, the pusher only has to counteract the component of gravity that wants to slide the object back down the plane, instead of fighting against the entire force of gravity. Using an inclined plane decreases the force necessary to accomplish the task but increases the distance required for force against the vertical component.
(An angled plane shortens the distance of travel overall).
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How does a inclined plane works?
it is a slanted something that's makes lifting things easier by sliding them to where you need them to be.
What is the distance between (-4 11) and (-4 -23) on a coordinate plane?
It works out as 2
What is a line in the same plane that does not share a common point?
Your economy of expression works to obfuscate your meaning, but I think you may be referring to a 'parallel' line.
What is the distance between the points (45) and (1013) on a coordinate plane?
If you mean points of (4, 5) and (10, 13) then the distance works out as 10
Why is it easier to go down a slope than up a slope?
Gravity helps you move down the slope but works against you on the way up.
