Would a downhill inclined plane be a simple machine?

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Start date Jun 19, 2012
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PinguNinja

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Jun 19, 2012

Simply, what the title sugests, would going downhill on inclined plane be considered a simple machine? If so, how is this decreasing the amount of force needed?

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azizlwl

Jun 19, 2012

Hi PinguNinja.
A machine is any device by which the magnitude, direction, or method of application of a force is CHANGED in order to achieve some advantage,

Would a downhill inclined plane be a simple machine?

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Would a downhill inclined plane be a simple machine?

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