Inclined Plane

Real World Example

Imagine trying to push a heavy shopping cart up a steep hill. This situation is similar to the concept of an inclined plane, which is a simple machine that uses a flat, sloped surface to reduce the effort needed to lift an object. Just like pushing the cart up a gentle incline requires less effort than lifting it straight up, using an inclined plane spreads out the work over a longer distance, making it easier to move heavy objects with less force.