Definition of inclined plane Inclined plane

in•clined plane

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What does inclined plane mean?

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inclined plane - a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal
		simple machine, machine any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
		incline, ramp an inclined surface connecting two levels
		screw a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head

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inclined plane (Noun)
One of the simple machine s; a sloping surface such as a ramp such that an object can be raised with less effort than being lifted vertically.

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, air hammers, carpenter's planes, and wedges. The typical example of an inclined plane is a sloped surface; for example a roadway to bridge a height difference.

Another simple machine based on the inclined plane is the blade, in which two inclined planes placed back to back allow the two parts of the cut object to move apart using less force than would be needed to pull them apart in opposite directions.

inclined plane in sign language