Inclined Plane, Wedge, and Screw - Notes

1. Definition: (Inclined Plane)

2. Drawing:

3. How does it work?

 What is the input force?

 What is the output force and what does it equal?

4. How to calculate Ideal Mechanical Advantage:

5. When you use a ramp, what happens to the distance over which you exert your force? 6.

Real-world examples: 7. Definition: (Wedge)

8. Drawing:

 Where is the input force acting?

 What direction is the output force?

10. How to calculate Ideal Mechanical Advantage: 11.

Real-world examples: 12. Definition: (Screw)

13. Drawing:

 Where is the input force acting?

 What does the input force do to the distance?

 Where is the output force acting?

15. How to calculate Ideal Mechanical Advantage: 16.

Real-world examples: