In raising an object to a given height by means of an inclined plane, as compared with raising the object vertically, there is a reduction in:

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Using an inclined plane reduces the force required to lift an object to a certain height, but does not change the work done, distance (which actually increases), friction inherently, or the value of acceleration due to gravity.

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