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A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
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Is a pulley or screw or wheel and axle or lever a inclined plane?
To identify a simple machine, determine how it develops its mechanical advantage.If the MA comes from the load traveling along the length of an inclined surface to reach a higher height, then the machine is an inclined plane. If the central axis of a helical shape is made to rotate, and because of that rotation a force applied by the helix causes a nut to move along the axial length, or causes the helix to advance through the nut, then the helix is a screw.So if an ant crawls along the thread of the anchor bolt of a streetlight the ant is using that "screw" as an inclined plane. If a giant grabbed the helical ramp of a parking garage, and turned it until it had forced its way into the ground, the giant would be using the garage's parking "ramp" as a screw.The type of machine is identified by how it is used and how it develops its mechanical advantage, not simply by its size or vernacular name.
How do you make an Archimedean screw?
The Archimedean screw can be constructed using two simple ideas. The first is a screw, which in an inclined plane wrapped around a central core or axis. The second idea is to closely confine the screw by placing it inside a cylinder the length of the screw. One variation of the Screw is to coil a flexible tube around a core shaft. As the shaft is turned, the tube will work in the same way and lift the water up, with the problems caused by an actual Screw's operation. A picture is probably worth a thousand words at this point, so drop down below and find a link to an explanation of the device. It comes complete with an aplet showing the the machine in operation. Check out how it is set up and how it works.
How do you screw a screw into drywall?
Just exactly the same way you screw into wood.
What is the effect of using an inclined plane to lift an object?
If we have to lift a heavy massive object to a height if we raise it in the vertical direction then the energy that has to be given is to be provided with greater force of course for a shorter distance. ------------------------------ So by using an inclined plane we can reduce the force in an easy bearable way, of course, with the greater distance. THat is why we prefer inclined plane
How does an incline plane increase force?
gravity pulls it. if you had a ball on a horizontal surface it wouldn't fall. there would be no where TO fall. if you just dropped it the ball would fall to the ground/floor really fast. an inclined plane just lowers the speed of a fall. but it rolls down the ramp like everything else. when its at the top of the plane, just before you let go, it has potential energy. when you let go, on it's way down it becomes kinetic.
Why is a screw called an inclined plane?
A screw is called an inclined plane because it is. The only difference between a screw and an inclined plane is the way they look and how they work. A screw is an inclined plane that moves.
Is a marble a simple machine?
A marble is not a simple machine. it is not in any way a wedge. its obviously not a pulley. it is a sphere, so not a screw, or wheel and axle, or inclined plane
What is an inclined plane that wraps around a shaft?
The screw could be described just this way. A helical angle, a screw has a helical angle, roll the object on white paper one revolution the indent or marks will show the incline, helical angle.
Where was the inclined plane invented?
The inclined plane is one of several simple machines that have been known to us since ancient times. No way to know where it was first used and who invented it. The inclined plane was already well known by the time of the ancient Egyptians (3000b.c.e.)
When is simple machine is composed of an inclined plane into a spiral?
Perhaps your question refers to a wood or sheet-metal (or similar, threading/imbedding) screw. . . in that:The thread constitutes an inclined plane (once the mating material into which said screw is driven is also "threaded," the then "mating" planes, one fixed, one moving, slide along each other when screw is turned); andThat plane is constantly changing along its length, following the path of a spiral, which is defined as (what would be a helix but for the fact that follows a path that is) a line which, beginning at some distance (diameter) from an axis line, then conforms to a path that moves along and revolves about that axis in such a manner that said diameter distance constantly diminishes until it reaches zero, or thereabout.By way of contrast, a non-thread-cutting" screw (of a type commonly referred to as bolt . . . that requires either a nut or pre-tapped material to perform its function) would (also) utilize a (inclined plane) thread; however the tread would not describe a spiral but, rather, a helix.Please note that when in active use (i.e., when driven) a screw would constitute a compound machine comprising inclined plane and lever (i.e., the slot/socket and driver tool).
How can a wedge be considered an inclined plain?
It provides mechanical advantage to an operation in the same way as does an inclined plane. That is, it multiplies force (at the expense of distance).
How is the way a bird flies similar to the way a plane flies and how is it different?
the life styles of birds are very good similar to the way of plane flies
Which way does Pluto spin?
The rotation of Pluto is inclined approximately 119.5 degrees to it plane of orbit
Is a pulley or screw or wheel and axle or lever a inclined plane?
To identify a simple machine, determine how it develops its mechanical advantage.If the MA comes from the load traveling along the length of an inclined surface to reach a higher height, then the machine is an inclined plane. If the central axis of a helical shape is made to rotate, and because of that rotation a force applied by the helix causes a nut to move along the axial length, or causes the helix to advance through the nut, then the helix is a screw.So if an ant crawls along the thread of the anchor bolt of a streetlight the ant is using that "screw" as an inclined plane. If a giant grabbed the helical ramp of a parking garage, and turned it until it had forced its way into the ground, the giant would be using the garage's parking "ramp" as a screw.The type of machine is identified by how it is used and how it develops its mechanical advantage, not simply by its size or vernacular name.
How did the egyptians use the inclined plane like a spiral?
There pyramids were spiral because it was easier to get to the top that way.
How is the way a bird flies similar to the way a plane flies?
they both can go high in the air
Who created the first inclined plane?
There is no way of knowing. They have been used in some form or another since long before there were written records.
