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If we have an inclined plane at 90 Degree angle, is it considered an inclined plane? Also if it we are able to pull an object up this 90 Degree plane by 10 cm, does that satisfy the rules for it to be an inclined plane?

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Since there is no mechanical advantage with a 90 degree inclined plane, as the motion and force when using the machine is the same as just lifting an object 10 cm, I'd think most event supervisors wouldn't count it as a simple machine (hence it couldn't be used in a transfer for points).

MissionPossibleCoach wrote:If we have an inclined plane at 90 Degree angle, is it considered an inclined plane? Also if it we are able to pull an object up this 90 Degree plane by 10 cm, does that satisfy the rules for it to be an inclined plane?

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This is not the place for official clarifications, and I would encourage you to file one, however, having said that I would not count it. Since there is no mechanical advantage, it is not a simple machine/inclined plane.