INCLINED PLANE

DEFINITION OF AN INCLINED PLANE

• An inclined plane is a sloping surface used as an aid for lifting

A SLIDE

A WHEELCHAIR RAMP

The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane is there is more distance to move for the same work making the force required lower

Allan has to lift a 50N backpack onto a 1m high desk, this requires 50N of force

Trace uses a 5m ramp to slide his 50N backpack onto the 1m high desk, this required 10N of force.

What is the Mechanical advantage?

The mechanical advantage is 5.
AMA=50/10
Allan uses 50N of force
Trace uses 10N of force