How does an inclined plane

work?Section 5-5

Inclined Planes

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

WedgesA wedge is made

of two inclined planes back to

back. Knife, nail, axe are

wedges.

Inclined Planes

ScrewsA screw is an inclined plane

wrapped around a cylinder. Nuts and bolts are

screws.

H.W.p. 85 check/apply 1-8

p. 85 skill builderwkst. 5-5

activity p. 85.