Incline Planes

 
 

Incline Plane- A straight , slanted surface. They multiply the effort force needed to lift an object.


Work-Force X Distance


An example of an inclined plan is a ramp.


The M.A. of an inclined plane is the output force divided by the input force.


Long ramp, less steep = less effort


Shorter ramp, more steep= more effort


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