Physics
Answer
Here are two more examples of ramps/slopes that make work easier :
- Wheelchair ramps → Built at building entrances so people using wheelchairs can move up or down smoothly without climbing stairs.
- Loading ramps → Used in warehouses or trucks so heavy boxes or goods can be pushed/pulled easily instead of lifting them straight up.
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