Chapter 1: Q6DQ (page 159)
To push a box up a ramp, which requires less force: pushing horizontally or pushing parallel to the ramp? Why?
Short Answer
Pushing parallel to the ramp requires less force.
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Chapter 1: Q6DQ (page 159)
To push a box up a ramp, which requires less force: pushing horizontally or pushing parallel to the ramp? Why?
Pushing parallel to the ramp requires less force.
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