Describe an inclined plane. - ANSWER a simple machine that consists of a sloping surface connecting a lower elevation to a higher elevation
True or false: An inclined plane is one of six types of simple machines. - ANSWER true
Simple machines that are variations of the inclined plane includ...
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Describe an inclined plane. - ANSWER a simple machine that consists of a sloping surface connecting
a lower elevation to a higher elevation
True or false: An inclined plane is one of six types of simple machines. - ANSWER true
Simple machines that are variations of the inclined plane include the
a) screw.
b) lever.
c) wedge.
d) two of the above - ANSWER d (a and c)
Why does it take less force to move an object to a higher elevation when you use an inclined plane? -
ANSWER The sloping surface of the inclined plane supports part of the weight of the object as it
moves up the slope
The _____ of a machine is the factor by which it multiplies the force applied to the machine. -
ANSWER mechanical advantage
True or false: Mechanical advantage is the ratio of input force to output force. - ANSWER false
The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane is always
a) less than 1.
b) equal to 1.
c) greater than 1.
d) equal to zero. - ANSWER c
Examples of inclined planes include
a) ramps.
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