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Categories: Simple machines

inclined plane incline plane inclined planes ramp ramps

A simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal WordNet 3.0

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A simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

An inclined plane, also known as a ramp, is a flat supporting surface tilted at an angle from the vertical direction, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load. Wikipedia

A flat surface whose endpoints are at different heights Wikipedia Disambiguation

Physical structure which uses a difference in height to gain a mechanical advantage. Wikipedia Disambiguation

Tilted flat surface; flat supporting surface tilted at an angle, with one end higher than the other, used as an aid for raising or lowering a load Wikidata

One of the simple machines; a sloping surface such as a ramp such that an object can be raised with less effort than being lifted vertically. Wiktionary

Simple machine. Wiktionary (translation)

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