Quick Answer: The Inclined Plane Apparatus is a wooden simple-machine model with a cart and built-in mass, used to show how an inclined plane reduces the force needed to move a load upward by increasing the distance travelled.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Wooden inclined plane with cart
Built-in mass, plus a shallow indent in the cart for extra mass
Size 42 x 9 x 5 cm, weight 700 g
Supplied with a manual
Demonstrates mechanical advantage, work done and energy transfer
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Size
42 x 9 x 5 cm
Weight
700 g
Material
Wooden machine
Included components
Inclined plane apparatus with built-in mass and manual
About This Product
Students check that the cart runs freely, start with the built-in mass and add extra mass to the indent if a heavier load is needed. Moving the cart up the slope and comparing the effort with lifting the same load straight up shows the trade-off between force and distance. It is simple mechanics lab equipment for primary science and physics classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How does the inclined plane reduce the force needed? It increases the distance the load travels along the slope, so less force is needed to move the load upward.
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