In this task, you are given a question and answer for that. The answer will fill in the blank or will complete the unfinished question. Your task is to provide an explanation based on the given question or fill-in-the-blank statement, and answer.

[Q]: Question: Dean is trying to slide a rock down a hill using less input force. The slope of the hill that will be ideal for Dean is one that has a slope that is 
 Answer: gradual
[A]: The more gradual the slope of the inclined plane, the less input force is needed and the greater the mechanical advantage.


[Q]: Question: Alan saw Venus through his old telescope. He then looked through his bigger, better telescope. Venus likely appears darker through the 
 Answer: smaller telescope
[A]: Larger telescopes can collect more light.


[Q]: Question: Will turns down the decibels on his laptop. The sounds become 
 Answer: quieter
[A]:
As decibel levels get higher, sound waves have greater intensity and sounds are louder.