An object rests on an inclined surface. If the inclination of the surface is made steeper, what does the normal force on the object do?
A)increase
B)decrease
C)stays the same
D)The normal force is zero.
E)Cannot be determined without additional information.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As the inclination of the surface increases, the component of gravitational force perpendicular to the surface decreases, leading to a decrease in the normal force.

An Object Rests on an Inclined Surface