Inclined Plane Apparatus
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11763
Quick Answer: The Inclined Plane Apparatus is an adjustable-angle plane with a ball-bearing end pulley, a pan and slotted weights, and friction blocks of wood, metal, glass and rubber, for resolving forces on a slope and measuring the coefficient of friction.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Angle of the plane can be adjusted and read from its integrated scale.
- Friction blocks in four materials: wood, metal, glass and rubber.
- Height-adjustable end pulley running on ball bearings.
- Integrated millimetre scale for distance and height readings.
- Pan, slotted weights and high-tensile cord for applying a load.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Angle | Adjustable, with integrated scale |
| Friction blocks | Wood, metal, glass, rubber |
| Pulley | Low-friction, height-adjustable, ball-bearing |
| Scale | Integrated millimetre scale |
| Load | Pan and slotted weights with high-tensile cord |
How It Is Used
A friction block on the plane is tied by cord over the pulley to the pan, and weights are added until the block moves steadily; alternatively the angle is raised until the block just starts to slide. Comparing these forces with the components of the block’s weight gives the coefficient of friction, and changing blocks compares materials on this school inclined plane apparatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which friction blocks come with the Inclined Plane Apparatus?
Blocks of wood, metal, glass and rubber, so friction between different materials can be compared.
How is a pulling force applied on the Inclined Plane Apparatus?
A cord from the block runs over the ball-bearing end pulley to a pan that takes slotted weights.
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For a quotation on the Inclined Plane Apparatus, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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