INCLINED PLANE

An inclined plane is a flat surface set at an angle, like a ramp. Instead of lifting an object straight up, you push it along a longer path. This reduces the amount of force needed to raise heavy objects.

Inclined planes trade distance for effort. The longer the ramp, the easier it is to move something upward. That’s why wheelchair ramps, loading docks, and mountain roads all slope gently instead of rising straight up.

Memory trick: Longer path, lighter push.