Physics Incline Plane (Ramp) Model

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<p>When introducing <i>Newton's laws</i> in physics, defining forces acting on an object on an inclined plane and drawing free-body diagrams are important skills. Students often struggle with the correct angles. This hands-on model demonstrates how the incline and the angle from the surface normal are related.</p><p>The model has three parts – base, ramp, and gravity vector. This teaching/learning aid uses magnets to stick to your whiteboard.</p><p>The incline model requires two 11mm x 4mm bearings (5mm inner diameter), three 6mm x 2mm magnets, and one M4 nut (to give the gravity vector <i>weight</i>).</p><p>Print all parts with flat side on the plate and print using supports on the build plate. Place the bearings and magnets after printing. I changed filament colors several times to highlight the angle markings, ramp, and the vectors.&nbsp;</p>