This document discusses simple machines, including the six basic types: inclined plane, screw, wedge, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley. For each simple machine, examples are provided of how it works and can be used to make work easier using less force. The document also mentions that complex machines combine two or more simple machines working together.
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A Simple Machine Works by Using Motion, Makes Work Easier, And Requires Less Force.
This document discusses simple machines, including the six basic types: inclined plane, screw, wedge, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley. For each simple machine, examples are provided of how it works and can be used to make work easier using less force. The document also mentions that complex machines combine two or more simple machines working together.
This document discusses simple machines, including the six basic types: inclined plane, screw, wedge, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley. For each simple machine, examples are provided of how it works and can be used to make work easier using less force. The document also mentions that complex machines combine two or more simple machines working together.
does the girl in this image do to lift the box up onto the shelf? #2 A cat uses 38 N of force to climb 4 m up into a tree. How much work does it do? #3 A girl uses 10 N of force to carry a bag of apples 3 m from the kitchen counter to the table. How much work does she do? #4 How much work must the man shown here do to get the couch up the ramp? SIM MA P CH L E INE S A simple machine works by using 1 movement, makes work easier, and requires less force. Let's Explore the 6 Simple Machines WHEEL & AXLE INCLINED PLANE WEDGE
SCREW LEVER PULLEY
INCLINED PLANE An inclined plane is a flat sloped surface. EXAMPLES OF AN INCLINED PLANE An inclined plane can be used to lower or raise objects and people.
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SCREW A screw is a special kind of inclined plane, wrapped around a pole or cylinder. EXAMPLES OF A SCREW A screw can be used to lift things or hold them together.
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WEDGE A wedge is a double inclined plane that can move. EXAMPLES OF A WEDGE A wedge can be used to push two things apart, lift up an object, or hold an object in place.
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LEVER A lever pivots around a fixed position. EXAMPLES OF A LEVER A lever can be used to lift or move things.
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WHEEL & AXLE It is a shaft attached to a wheel of large diameter. EXAMPLES OF A WHEEL & AXLE A wheel and axle can be used to move, or lift objects and people.
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PULLEY A pulley is made with a wheel and a rope or cable. EXAMPLES OF A PULLEY A pulley can be used to lift objects.
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what other simple machines can you think of? CO MA M P CH L E X INE S A complex machine two or more simple machines working together