Hypothesis .. Raising GPE without using Law of Levers ? ..

[johannesbender]

@Fletcher

In the image on the bottom , we can move the top point of the rod/string which the weight is hanging on in a lateral direction , or we can move the inclined plane a lateral direction , or we can move the weight a lateral direction , there will be a force over lateral distance in and a height out as expected , except your weight example would travel a bit of a curved path .

What would be the advantage over an inclined plane , or are you showcasing some other facet ?