Inclined Planes

Front

What is an inclined plane?

Back

A sloping ramp which is tilted to an angle.

Front

The longer the inclined plane, the ___________________ to move the object.

Back

the less input force you need.

Front

Using a force to move an object a distance is called...?

Back

Work.

Front

The object or weight being moved or lifted is known as...?

Back

Load.

Front

A push or pull is defined as...?

Back

Force.

Front

What is the relationship between the length of an inclined plane and the force needed to move an object?

Back

A longer inclined plane requires less input force.

Front

What is the formula for calculating work?

Back

Work = Force x Distance.

Front

What happens to the input force when using a steeper inclined plane?

Back

You need more input force.

Front

What is the purpose of an inclined plane?

Back

To make it easier to lift or move objects.

Front

If you apply a force of 10 N to move an object 2 meters, how much work is done?

Back

20 Joules (Work = 10 N x 2 m).