Consider a Weathered Rock or Soil Particle Lying on a Slope.How

question 41

Multiple Choice

Consider a weathered rock or soil particle lying on a slope.How will the gravitational force pulling the particle downward along the land surface vary with the inclination of the slope?

• A)It will increase as the slope angle is lessened.
• B)It will decrease as the slope angle is lessened.
• C)It is not affected by the slope angle.
• D)It will possibly increase or decrease as slope angle is lessened,depending upon other factors.

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