GIZMOS- Inclined Plane – Simple Machine-Scored A-2023-
2024
What is AMA? -100%Correct Answers-Actual Mechanical
Advantage--the advantage our machine gives us in the "real
world" --taking friction into account (involves weight and force
needed to move load)
What is IMA? -100%Correct Answers-Ideal Mechanical
Advantage--the "ideal" advantage our machine would give us if
there was NO friction (involves length & height)
How does increasing the height of the ramp affect applied force
(when length and weight are constant)? -100%Correct
Answers-As ramp height increases, applied force also
increases.
How does length affect force? (when weight and height are
constant) -100%Correct Answers-If you increase the length of
your ramp, it will reduce the amount of force needed to move your
load.
How does length affect MA? -100%Correct Answers-If the
length
of the board
2024
What is AMA? -100%Correct Answers-Actual Mechanical
Advantage--the advantage our machine gives us in the "real
world" --taking friction into account (involves weight and force
needed to move load)
What is IMA? -100%Correct Answers-Ideal Mechanical
Advantage--the "ideal" advantage our machine would give us if
there was NO friction (involves length & height)
How does increasing the height of the ramp affect applied force
(when length and weight are constant)? -100%Correct
Answers-As ramp height increases, applied force also
increases.
How does length affect force? (when weight and height are
constant) -100%Correct Answers-If you increase the length of
your ramp, it will reduce the amount of force needed to move your
load.
How does length affect MA? -100%Correct Answers-If the
length
of the board
