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There are 6 types of simple machines: lever, inclined plane, wedge, screw, wheel and axle, and pulley. Each type of simple machine makes work easier by either reducing the amount of force needed or changing the direction of force. An inclined plane is a slanting surface like a ramp that reduces the force needed to lift or move an object over a distance.
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This document discusses the different types of simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedges, and wheels and axles. It describes the key components and functions of each machine. First class, second class, and third class levers are explained as well as how their configurations determine mechanical advantage. Pulleys can be fixed, movable, or used in combination. Inclined planes reduce the force needed to overcome gravity. Screws use threads to convert rotational motion to linear motion. Wedges increase force by changing the direction of an input force. Wheels and axles function as a rotating lever with the axle as the fulcrum.
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Simple machines make work easier by changing either the direction or magnitude of force. The document discusses four simple machines: pulleys, levers, inclined planes, and winches. Pulleys use wheels and ropes to change the direction of pulling force to lift objects. Levers provide mechanical advantage depending on the positions of the load, fulcrum, and effort. Inclined planes reduce the effort needed to move loads up slopes. Winches are cylinders with handles and ropes that lift objects as the rope winds around the cylinder.
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The document discusses the six types of simple machines: lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and wedge. It provides examples and descriptions of each type. Levers are classified as first, second, or third class depending on the position of the fulcrum, load, and effort. A wheel and axle consists of a wheel attached to a rotating axle. Pulleys can be fixed or movable and help lift loads. An inclined plane lowers the amount of force needed to move an object by raising its surface at an angle. A wedge is formed by two joined inclined planes with one sharp end, and is used to cut. A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a rod that is
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There are 6 simple machines: the lever, inclined plane, wheel and axle, screw, wedge, and pulley. They were first defined by Renaissance scientists and make work easier by changing the direction or magnitude of forces. Simple machines allow an applied force to work against a load through mechanical advantage. They transform energy rather than create it, as discovered by Galileo. Each machine functions differently based on its design and placement of fulcrums.
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The document defines and describes the six classical simple machines: the lever, pulley, inclined plane, screw, wedge, and wheel and axle. Each machine is described in one to three sentences explaining its basic function and components. The lever has a fulcrum and uses resistance and effort forces. A pulley changes the direction of force applied and may be fixed, movable, or compound. An inclined plane provides mechanical advantage through distance rather than effort. A screw uses inclined threads to convert rotational to linear motion. A wedge uses an inclined plane to split or hold materials. A wheel and axle functions as a rotating lever with the axle as the fulcrum.
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- 2. A simple machine is a machine with few or no moving parts. Simple machines make work easier.
- 3. There are 6 types of Simp pulley lever wedge wheel and axle inclined plane screw
- 5. 1. An inclined plane is a slanting surface, such as a ramp, that connects a lower level to a higher level. An inclined plane can be used to alter the effort and distance involved in doing work, such as lifting loads. The trade-off is that an object must be moved a longer distance than if it was lifted straight up, but less force is needed. Examples: Staircase, Ramp
- 6. Wedge
- 7. 2. A wedge is an object with at least one slanting side ending in a sharp edge, which cuts material apart. Examples: Axe, Zipper, Knife
- 8. Screw
- 9. 3. A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a shaft or cylinder. This inclined plane allows the screw to move itself or to move an object or material surrounding it when rotated. Examples: Bolt, Spiral Staircase
- 10. Lever
- 11. 4. A lever is a stiff bar that rests on a support called a fulcrum which lifts or moves loads. The fulcrum can be moved depending on the weight of the object to be lifted or the force you wish to exert. Pushing down on one end of a lever results in the upward motion of the opposite end of the fulcrum. Examples: Door on Hinges, Seesaw, Hammer, Bottle Opener
- 12. Wheel and Axel
- 13. 5. A wheel and axel together make a simple machine. A wheel with a rod, called an axle, through its center lifts or moves loads. Examples: Door Knob, Wagon, Toy Car
- 14. Pulley
- 15. 6. A pulley is a simple machine that uses grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower or move a load. Pulling down on the rope can lift an object attached to the rope. Work is made easier because pulling down on the rope is made easier due to gravity. Examples: Flag Pole, Crane, Mini-Blinds