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Inclined Planes.(experiments)(Brief Article)
An inclined plane is a slanted surface that connects one level to another. It helps get an object to another level using less force.
Have you ever seen a wheelchair being pushed up a ramp, or an inclined plane? It is easier to move the wheelchair up the inclined plane than it is to lift it up the ramp or stairs. Try the experiment with a partner to learn more about inclined planes.
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* What to observe
How do inclined planes make heavy work easier?
* What you Need
* a heavy toy * a chair * a plank of wood * heavy string
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