# Inclined plane: use a longer path to reach the same height # Scope: Quasistatic frictionless ramp; length is measured along the ramp, force parallel to it. load = 200 N length = 1000 mm in 500..2000 height = 250 mm in 100..400 angle := asin(height / length) [deg] effort := load * height / length [N] mechanicalAdvantage := length / height centerX := sqrt(length^2 - height^2) / 2 [mm] centerZ := height / 2 [mm] blockZ := centerZ + 35 mm [mm] negativeAngle := -angle [deg] part ramp "Ramp": box length, 100 mm, 10 mm at centerX, 0 mm, centerZ rot 0 deg, negativeAngle, 0 deg part block "Load": box 60 mm, 80 mm, 60 mm at centerX, 0 mm, blockZ check pulling force: effort <= 60 N scenario longer ramp: length = 1500 mm