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Inclined planes are everywhere and are very useful. As a child, did you ever play on a slide or a see-saw? Both are inclined planes. Have you ever lived in a house? The roof of most houses are inclined planes. Entrance and exit ramps for highways and the highway itself are more examples of inclined planes. (If you ever have a chance, look at a roadway. Most roadways are not flat but are pitched so that water does not pool when it rains.)
Just a few incline planes that you might have around the house would be a slide in your backyard; a ramp leading into your house; a wedge doorstop; a dustpan.
Examples of household inclined planes: The slope of a sink or basin that allows the water to drain. Anything with a sloping surface cut into it, such as the thread on a screw, bolt or nut. A doorlatch, having a sloping surface that slides along a srikeplate when a door is closed and latched. A doorstop, usually a triangular piiece of wood or rubber-like material used to hold a door open. The sloping blades of a fan to force the movement of air.
Well, honey, inclined planes in the house are everywhere! Think of your ramps, stairs, even your dang driveway - all inclined planes helping you move things around easier. So next time you're struggling to lug that heavy furniture up the stairs, just remember to thank good ol' inclined planes for making your life a little less miserable.
Some inclined planes in your bedroom would be: A toy car ramp (For those little boys out there) A boat propeller (If you have a weird fashion sense) A hanger (Seriously, look!) A doll house roof (For those little girls out there) A stapler (If you're an artist) A mouth of a toy (For example, I have little finger puppets with their mouths always open) Feel free to add anything else ;D -RipleyW