Inclined Plane Eureka! CKLA 4th Grade, Unit 4

What is the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane?

• It requires more force to move objects
• It helps accomplish tasks indirectly and with less effort
• It supports more weight
• It makes things lighter

What modern structure could be considered an inclined plane?

• A roller coaster
• A wheelchair ramp
• A skyscraper
• A ferris wheel

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Which phrase describes the mechanical advantage of the inclined plane?

• Moving objects horizontally
• Doing tasks indirectly and with less effort
• Making objects weightless
• Using more force to lift objects

Which of these is NOT an example of an inclined plane?

• A staircase
• A ramp
• A seesaw
• A slide

How were inclined planes used by ancient Egyptians?

• To build houses
• To transport stones to build pyramids
• To create art
• To carry water

How does an inclined plane make moving things easier?

• By lifting heavy objects directly
• By reducing the weight of the object
• By making the object lighter
• By allowing the object to roll instead of lifting it

What historical use of inclined planes is mentioned in the text?

• Moving heavy objects in a museum
• Carrying food in ancient markets
• Transporting stones for building pyramids
• Rolling barrels for circus shows

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is an inclined plane?

• A moving machine
• A flat surface tilted to one side
• A round surface
• A type of vehicle

How does an inclined plane support the weight of an object?

• By making the object heavier
• By using magnets
• By allowing part of the weight to be supported by the plane
• By reducing friction

What is an example of an inclined plane?

• A merry-go-round
• A seesaw
• A swing set
• A winding trail up a mountain