• No moving parts

• A sloped surface used to move objects

• Changes the amount of force needed to move objects

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What is an inclined plane?

Load

The object that is being moved or lifted

Work

Work is the amount of force it takes to move an object over a distance.

Slope

The steepness or gradient of an inclined plane that provides a mechanical advantage. 

An applied force to bring desired change to the position (push or lift) of the load.

Effort/ Force

a scale used to measure force in Newtons

Spring Scale

Inclined Plane

Any slope or ramp that makes it easier to lift something.

A flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, that helps raise or lower a load.,

Ramp

The steeper the inclined plane, the more force needed. However, it is a shorter distance.

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​Steeper Inclined Planes

The less steep an inclined plane is, the less force is required to do the same amount of work, but distance increases.

When the distance a load has to travel increases, the force needed to move the load decreases.

​Less Steep Inclined Planes