Incline Plane - Kit - With Scale

This Inclined Plane Kit with scale is a classic apparatus for investigating mechanical advantage, forces, and motion. The wooden plane, measuring 600mm x 80mm, is hinged to a stable base and includes a pulley for exploring force vectors. Friction boards, a dial separate angle meter, and scale pan enhance its versatility for a wide range of experiments.

With its large size and clear markings, this apparatus helps students visualise and quantify how inclines impact movement and required effort. It is ideal for physics lessons on force, energy and motion.

Educational Benefits:

• Demonstrates principles of mechanical advantage and inclined force
• Supports lessons on gravity, friction, and energy transfer
• Encourages accurate data collection and graphical analysis
• Promotes problem-solving through variable manipulation

Classroom Ideas:

• Test how angle affects force needed to move objects
• Use different surfaces to compare friction levels
• Calculate potential vs kinetic energy using inclines

Specifications:

• Material: Wood
• Overall dimensions: 645mm x 125mm x 400mm
• Plane size: 600mm x 80mm
• Weight: 2kg
• Includes: Pulley, friction boards, dial angle meter, scale pan
• Units: Each