inclined plane
It reduces the force needed to raise a load by increasing distance. This topic is part of Simple Machines within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
inclined plane trivia questions
An inclined plane is essentially what?
Answer: Ramp
Bonus fact: It reduces the force needed to raise a load by increasing distance.
Using a longer ramp to reach the same height generally requires what force?
Answer: Less
Bonus fact: Work is spread over a greater distance.
Ideal mechanical advantage of an inclined plane equals its length divided by what?
Answer: Height
Bonus fact: A longer, shallower ramp offers greater ideal advantage.
Which two simple machines are closely related because one is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder?
Answer: Screw and inclined plane
Bonus fact: The thread of a screw is a helical inclined plane.
How many classical simple machines are commonly taught?
Answer: Six
Bonus fact: They are lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw.
A screw is basically what simple machine wrapped around a cylinder?
Answer: Inclined plane
Bonus fact: Threads convert rotational motion into linear motion.
Which simple machine is a ramp?
Answer: Inclined plane
Bonus fact: Inclined planes trade force for distance.