Escalator is an example of which simple machine?

Screw

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Pulley

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Inclined plane

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Wheel and axle

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Solution

The correct option is C Inclined plane
Escalator possesses an inclined plane, which rests at an angle with respect to the ground. The effort used to push the load up an inclined plane to place it to a certain height is less than lifting the load to the same height.

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