Inclined Plane Simulation

Based on your data, what happened to the amount of work output when the ramp length increased?

• It increased and the amount of applied force decreased.

• It decreased and the amount of applied force increased.

• It stayed the same.

Based on your data, what happened to the work output when the ramp height increased (steeper slope)?

• It decreased and the applied force increased.

• It increased and the applied force increased.

• It stayed the same.

Based on your data, the applied force is greater to push the box up the ramp with a shorter distance.

• True

• False

The applied force has to be greater than what two resistant forces?

• Gravity and Spring Force

• Electrical Force and Buoyant Force

• Friction and Magnetic Force

• Friction and Gravity

How might you create your own inclined plane to use the least amount of applied force and produce the greatest work output?