Inclined Plane

Calculator and formulas for inclined plane

Calculator for inclined plane


This function calculates the forces acting on an inclined plane.

The weight force \(\displaystyle F_G\) can be divided into a component perpendicular to the inclined plane (Normal force component \(\displaystyle F_{N} \) and a component parallel to the inclined plane (applied force \(\displaystyle F_{H}\)).


Inclined plane calculation

 Input
Force
Angle α
Decimal places
 Result
Weight FG
Applied force FH
Normal force FN

Inclined Plane

Formulas of Inclined Plane

\(\displaystyle F_H=F_G·sin(α)\)


\(\displaystyle F_N=F_G·cos(α)\)


\(\displaystyle F_G\) : Weight
\(\displaystyle F_H\) : Applied force
\(\displaystyle F_N\) : Normal force
\(\displaystyle α\) : Angle


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