Curated Video
Machines: Building the Pyramids
It was thought the Egyptians used only manual labour to build some of the Wonders of the World. Now it is though they could have used simple machines. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. It is believed that the Egyptians constructed the...
Wonderscape
Mastering the Inclined Plane: A Simple Machine at Work
Discover how inclined planes, a basic but powerful type of simple machine, make it easier to move objects with less effort. Learn about the physics behind using ramps and slopes to harness gravity, and explore how different angles of...
Physics Girl
Friction - Physics 101 / AP Physics 1 Review with Dianna Cowern
Lesson 6 (Friction) of Dianna's Intro Physics Class on Physics Girl. Never taken physics before? Want to learn the basics of physics? Need an AP Physics 1 review before the exam? This course is for you! Exercises in this video: Problem1:...
Bozeman Science
Simple Machines
Sometimes simple machines don't seem so...simple. The video lesson explains the principles of simple machines. Viewers also discover the concept of mechanical advantage and how it affects the forces related to simple machines.
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Slope of a Ramp If You Know the Rise and Run?
Do you know the formula for slope? Yes, rise over run. Then all you have to do is plug in the given values and solve for the slope of the ramp.
Curated OER
Simple Machines
Simple machines and the relationship between work and force are defined. Inclined planes, the wheel and axle, pulleys, levers, wedges, and screws are detailed. This video consists entirely of typed white print appearing across a purple...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Curious George: Ramp N Roll
In the video Hundley's Great Escape, Curious George and the cat, Gnocchi, can easily climb out through a window in the basement when the door closes behind them. Now George must figure out how to build a ramp so that Hundley, a little...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Galileo's Inclined Plane
How did Galileo figure out the mathematics of falling bodies? This video segment adapted from NOVA examines Galileo's work on motion. [4:00]
PBS
Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: The Way Things Move: The Whatchamacallit
Peep's friend, Raccoon, has found a whatchamacallit, and Peep, Chirp, and Quack go to find out what it is. Learn about ramps and inclined planes with this group of friends. [8:50]
PBS
Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: The Way Things Move: Building Ramps
Watch these students explore ramps by building them at different heights, and rolling different types of balls down them. Find out what they discover. [1:27]
PBS
Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: The Way Things Move: Marble Mover
Peep has a hard time trying to roll a marble up a hill. Watch what Peep learns about rolling something up a hill. [8:45]
PBS
Wgbh: Peep and the Big Wide World: The Way Things Move: Homemade Hill
Join these kids as they investigate ramps by making a homemade hill to see what slides or rolls down it. [1:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Inclined Planes and Friction: Inclined Plane Force Components
An analysis of the components of the force due to gravity that are parallel and perpendicular to the surface of an inclined plane. [12:43]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Inclined Planes: Force of Friction Keeping the Block Stationary
A block of wood is kept stationary by the force of friction. (A correction to this video is made in the next video.) [8:41]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Inclined Planes and Friction: Ice Accelerating Down an Incline
Video lecture explores figuring out the acceleration of ice down a plane made of ice. [10:37]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Two Dimensional Projectile Motion: Projectile on an Incline
The challenging problem of a projectile on an inclined plane is discussed.
Other
Ap Physics Lectures: Inclined Plane Problems (Ramp Problems)
Provides instructions on solving physics problems involving inclined planes. [9:39]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Masses on Incline System Problem
In this video learn how to find the acceleration and tension for a system of masses involving an incline. [9:57]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Normal Force: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces the concept of normal forces. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Normal Force."
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is an Inclined Plane?
A video illustrates what an inclined plane is and describes the mechanical advantage provided by the simple machine. [1:30]
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Wedge (For Kids) Simple Machine
Defines wedge and explores its uses.