SIMPLE MACHINES – INCLINED PLANE

An inclined plane is a simple machine. It allows one to use less force to move an object. Examples of inclined planes are ramps, sloping roads and hills, plows, chisels, hatchets, carpenter’s planes, and wedges.

MEANING INCLINED PLANE

An inclined plane is a simple machine used to raise a load to places higher than the floor level.

 

See also

PULLEYS

LEVERS

SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS

 

EXAMPLES OF INCLINED PLANE

  1. An axe
  2. Wedge
  3. Automatic screwdriver
  4. Screw jack
  5. Office chair
  6. Sliding board on children playground
  7. Staircase
  8. Ladder

 

ADVANTAGES OF INCLINED PLANE

  1. An axe is used to slide wood.
  2. Wedge is used to cut wood.
  3. Automatic screwdriver is used to screw a nut.
  4. Screw jack is used to lift up a car.
  5. Office chair is used for balance and position.
  6. Sliding board is used by children on playground.
  7. Staircase is used to one floor to another.
  8. Ladder is used to access to a point on top.

 

Strategies & Activities

Step: Teacher revises the previous topic

Step 2: Teacher introduces the new topic.

Step3: Teacher endeavors to explain all the points to the pupils thoroughly.

Step 4: Teacher welcomes pupils’ questions.

Step 5: Teacher evaluates the pupils.

 

See also

Muscular system

Digestive system

 

Assessment& Evaluation

  1. Mention three examples of inclined plane.
  2. Construct and use inclined plane to move objects.
  3. State two advantages of inclined plane.

 

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