How does an inclined plane work? Section 5-5

An inclined plane is any slanted flat surface, like a ramp An inclined plane is any slanted flat surface, like a ramp. They make work easier by increasing the size of the effort force. MA = length/height Inclined Planes

Inclined Planes Wedges A wedge is made of two inclined planes back to back. Knife, nail, axe are wedges. Inclined Planes

Inclined Planes Screws A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. Nuts and bolts are screws. Inclined Planes

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