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It was used by pushing the blocks up to the spot they needed. It helped make it easier then carrying it to the top

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Q: How was an inclined plane used to build the pyramids?
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The ancient what used the inclined plane to build what?

the ancient Egyptians used the inclined plane to build there amazing pyramids.


How did they use an inclined plane in ancient history?

The early Egyptians used inclined planes to move heavy stones for the pyramids.


How are inclined planes in ancient egypet are they different?

they are used in ancient Egypt by using a lever and inclined plane to build the pyramids in ancient Egypt.


When was the inclined plane invented?

The inclined plane or ramp was invented in ancient times so nobody has credit for inventing or designing the ramp but it is known that the early Egyptians used the ramp to build their pyramids.This is not known. The ancient Egyptians used them to build pyramids, but the Sumerians may have done it earlier.


How invented incline planes incline plane?

Egypt because they used it to build pyramids


How can an inclined plane help move object?

Inclined planes have gravity to help them if the object is to be moved down the plane. If they are flat planks on inclined planes, they could be used with fulcrums to move them (like a "teeter totter") That's how they built the pyramids. Billy-carts roll down an incline plane


What is a inclined plane commonly used for?

I think that a inclined plane is used to make work easier.Ex:A ramp


Were wedges used to build pyramids?

yes wedges were used to build a pyramids and it was used for braking the rocks or cut and so they can build a pyramids


What simple machine did the ancient egyptians use to help build the pyramids?

The most important "machine" was the inclined plane, the ramp used to raise the stones to the working level. The lever used to manhandle the stones into position and in the quarries to lift the stones onto the sledge on which they were transported. In the absence of the wheel the sledge with its narrow runners minimised the effects of friction.


How many times has the inclined plane been used?

The inclined plane has been utilized probably billions of times . . . especially if you call screw threads a coiled inclined plane.


An inclined plane is an example of what machine?

The inclined plane is a simple machine because it can be used to use less force.


What did the mayans use to build the pyramids?

Rossetta stone was used to build some of the pyramids.