Gravity Force Components
There are two forces acting on the object, one object is broken down into a perpendicular components so that it can easily added to other forces acting on the object. The force acting on the object is broken down into two components – Horizontal and Vertical.
In inclined planes Concept, we resolve the Force vector (Fgrav) into two parts, one directed parallel to the inclined surface and the other directed perpendicular to the inclined surface.
On an inclined plane, the gravitational force can also be resolved into two components:
Fparallel = mgsin(θ){parallel to the incline}
Fperpendicular = mgcos(θ){perpendicular to the incline}
Inclined Plane
Inclined Plane is the most fundamental forms of mechanical devices used in physics. In order to get around physical obstacles and simplify tasks, inclined planes have been used for centuries in both ancient and recent construction projects. A flat surface that is angled with respect to the horizontal plane is the fundamental component of an inclined plane. It is a basic mechanism that works by extending the force over a greater distance in order to decrease the force required to move an object vertically.
In this article, we will learn in detail about inclined plane, the mechanics behind it, the resolution of forces into horizontal perpendicular component acting on inclined plane and solve examples based on it.