Quick Answer: The Simple Machines Inclined Plane is a wooden apparatus with a cart that shows how an inclined plane increases mechanical advantage, trading a longer distance for less force.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Wooden inclined plane with a cart
Cart has a built-in mass and a shallow indent for adding more mass
Shows that a longer distance needs less force
Supplied with a manual
Size 42 x 9 x 5 cm; weight 700 g
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Size
42 x 9 x 5 cm
Weight
700 g
Material
Wooden
Cart
Built-in mass, indent for additional mass
About This Product
Students can explore several simple machine ideas with this apparatus, in particular that an inclined plane increases the distance travelled while reducing the force required. It also suits demonstrations of contact and non-contact forces, resultant forces, work done and energy transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can more mass be added to the cart? Yes. The cart has a built-in mass and a shallow indent where additional mass can be placed if needed.
