An ideal inclined plane is 20 m long and lifts a load through a vertical height of 4 m. Compared to lifting the load directly upward, the effort required to move the load up the plane is ________.

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Half the load
2. (B) Equal to the load
3. (C) One-fourth of the load
4. (D) One-fifth (1/5) of the load

Verified Answer

Option (D): One-fifth (1/5) of the load

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