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Which simple machine is an inclined plane ised to push objects apart?
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How are a wedge and a inclined plane different?
A wedge is used to 'push' something apart such as wood. An inclined plane is basically a ramp.
What is the primary function of an inclined plane?
The main function of an inclined plane is to decrease the work needed to push an object at an angle uphill.
What is the effort force of a inclined plane?
the force used to push the object up the plane.
Disadvantages of using an inclined plane?
If the ramp is steep you will need more force to push it.
What tipe of simple machine is a roof of a house?
It is a slope or inclined plane. It is also referred as a ramp. Normally a roof would not act as a ramp because it is not on ground level; however its shape and usage works as an inclined plane.
Why did the ancient Egyptians choose an inclined plane to construct pyramids?
inclined planes reduce the amount of work to do, its easier to push a heavy stone rock up a ramp then carrying it
What does an inclined plane do?
An inclined plane lets you use less "intensity" to move things. Note that it does take about the same amount of energy to push a rolling cart up a ramp (an inclined plane) as it does to just lift it up. But you can push that cart up the ramp applying energy in increments. You may not have the physical strength to just "dead lift" this load straight up to get it to that higher level. You've figured out that you have to move the object a farther distance than if you moved it up in a straight line, right? But with the inclined plane, the ramp lets you lift something without having to put all the energy into it at once to raise it straight up. Simple and easy. The inclined plane is what is called a simple machine.
What does an incline plane?
An inclined plane lets you use less "intensity" to move things. Note that it does take about the same amount of energy to push a rolling cart up a ramp (an inclined plane) as it does to just lift it up. But you can push that cart up the ramp applying energy in increments. You may not have the physical strength to just "dead lift" this load straight up to get it to that higher level. You've figured out that you have to move the object a farther distance than if you moved it up in a straight line, right? But with the inclined plane, the ramp lets you lift something without having to put all the energy into it at once to raise it straight up. Simple and easy. The inclined plane is what is called a simple machine.
How much force must be used to push a 120 pound box up a 3 foot x 12 foot inclined plane?
36
How does an inclined plane reduce the amount of only force needed?
An inclined plane is a surface that is not horizontal (level), with one end higher than the other. Pushing a broken down car is much easier and takes less effort downhill, than to push the same car uphill.
What is the force that pushes object apart?
There's no force that pushes electrically neutral objects apart, but if the objects in question have a net charge, then the force known as electromagnetism will either push similarly charged objects apart, or pull oppositely charged objects together.
