Why the friction between an object and a surface is less than when the surface is titled than when the same surface is horizontal ​

A23 kg log of wood begins from rest, 300 m up a sluice (a water track used to transport logs, think of it as an inclined plane with negligible friction) inclined at 20° to the horizontal. after it reaches the flat waterway at the bottom it collides elastically with a 100 kg block of wood initially at rest near the base of the incline. (a) how long does it take the 23 kg log to travel down the incline? (b) what is the speed of the 23 kg log at the bottom of the incline? (c) what are the velocities of both blocks of wood after the collision? (d) what is the total kinetic energy before the collision? (e) what is the kinetic energy of the 23 kg log after the collision? (f) what is the kinetic energy of the 100 kg block of wood after the collision? (g) what is the total kinetic energy after the collision? (h) compare the total initial and total final kinetic energies. is this consistent with what you would expect for elastic collisions? explain!

Two technicians are discussing a resistance measurement between the can-h and can-l wires. technician a says this measurement should be done with the ignition switch in the "run" position. technician b states that a measurement of 0 ohms indicates an open in the network. which technician is correct?

Which are advantages of renewable resources? check all that apply. renewable energy supplies are completely reliable everywhere. some renewable resources will never be used up. little or no waste is produced by renewable resource plants. electricity can be generated in large quantities. many renewable energy facilities have lower operating costs.