The force due to gravity that acts on a block of ice that slides down an icy ramp
A)remains equal to mg at all angles.
B)decreases as the slope of the ramp increases.
C)becomes greatest when the ramp is vertical.

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The force due to gravity (mg) is constant and always acts downwards on the block of ice. The angle of the ramp does not affect the force due to gravity. Therefore, the force remains equal to mg at all angles.

The Force Due to Gravity That Acts on a Block