CONSTRUCTION OF AN INCUNED PLANE
By
IHEMADU CHINWE
Presented To
Department of
Science Laboratory Technology
ABSTRACT
An inclined plane is a simple machine, which is used, in conducting experiments to determine static/dynamic friction; also it does not require energy to do work.
This shows that a little effort is applied to do a large work. The construction of the inclined plane was carried out using locally available materials mainly plywood (mahogany) and dimensions were measured out accordingly. In the course of carrying out the practical it showed that different angles of inclination were gotten when the wedge was place in between the two planes due to the different spacing marked out on the inclined plane.
The angles gotten ranged from 30o, 35o, 40o, 45o, 50o, 55o, to 60o. The distance given while conducting the experiment determines the distance moved on the inclined. The theory of the inclined plane was clear and diagram fully shown. Also, the formula was equally derived to enable the calculation of the result to be accurate and reliable.
While conducting the experiment, it showed that the object was able to move down the plane due to friction because friction depends on the nature of the surface of wood. The topic is fully discussed in the rest of the chapter.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Definition
1.2 What is a machine?
1.3 Statement of problems
1.4 Aim/objectives of the research
1.5 Hypothesis
1.6 Limitation
1.7 Significant of study
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature review
2.1 Background of invention
2.1.1 Ancient Egyptians
2.1.2 Ancient Romans
2.1.3 Today simple machines
2.2 History
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Components/materials
3.3 Specifications/dimensions
3.3.1 Plywood
3.3.2 Nedge
3.4 Method of construction
3.5 Description of an inclined plane
3.6 Application
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data collection/analysis
4.1 Operations of the inclined plane
4.2 Theory of the inclined plane
4.3 Derivation of formula
4.4 Summary of formula
4.5 Result
4.6 Analysis of result
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Discussion, conclusion and recommendation
5.1 Discussion and conclusion
5.2 Recommendation
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