Incline plane gizmo - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Student Exploration: Inclined Plane – Simple Machine Prior Knowledge Questions Jan is moving to a new apartment. She needs to load her sofa and other large furniture into a moving van. The rear of the moving van is 1.5 meters high. 1. What could Jan use to make loading furniture on the van easier? 2. Why would this help? Gizmo Warm-Up A simple machine can be used to make tasks like lifting heavy weights easier. One example of a simple machine is a ramp, or inclined plane. You ...

Student Exploration: Inclined Plane – Simple Machine Prior Knowledge Questions Jan is moving to a new apartment. She needs to load her sofa and other large furniture into a moving van. The rear of the moving van is 1.5 meters high. 1. What could Jan use to make loading furniture on the van easier? 2. Why would this help? Gizmo Warm-Up A simple machine can be used to make tasks like lifting heavy weights easier. One example of a simple machine is a ramp, or inclined plane. You ...