Inclined Planes

Inclined Plane

a very simple machine that is made of a slanted or tilted flat surface

It connects a lower level to a higher level

Can you think of some examples?

Slide

Can you think of some examples?

Stairs

Can you think of some examples?

Ramp

Can you think of some examples?

Ladder

Can you think of some examples?

Roller Coaster

Problem:This lawnmower is too heavy to lift into the truck. What can we do?

Solution: Use a ramp!

Let’s Talk About Ramps!

What do they do?

What tasks do they perform?

What would the world be like without ramps???