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Simple Machines Homework Inclined Planes

The inclined plane is a plane surface set at an angle, against a horizontal surface. The inclined plane allows people to make up for a large resistance by applying a small force through a longer distance than the load needs to be raised.

List 5 different examples of machines that use an inclined plane.

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Simple Machines Homework

Screws

A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a rod. Screws hold things together.

List 5 different examples of a machine that uses a screw.

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