It seems to me when calculating the work done by force on an object which travels on a horizontal plane, the length of the plane is involved but not in the case of an inclined plane.
Such case for example, the work done by an object along an inclined plane = increase in P.E. of block + work done against friction. Should I also add (length of plane x force done by object along that direct)?
Which = Increase in PE + work on distance of plane + work on friction?
And if such statement is untrue, then by the equation Work=increase in PE + work done against friction, in cases of horizontal movements, the Work only equals: work done against friction? If it is a smooth plane, then the answer of the question: A block of 10kg moves 5m on a frictionless plane is 0?
Please explain detailedly because I am so confused as a F.4 student!