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Simple machines
- 2. A simple machineis a machine with few or no moving parts. Simple machines make work easier.
- 3. There are 6types of Simp pulley lever wedge wheel and axle inclined plane screw
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- 5. 1. An inclinedplane 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
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- 7. 2. A wedgeis an object with at least one slanting side ending in a sharp edge, which cuts material apart. Examples: Axe, Zipper, Knife
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- 9. 3. A screwis 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
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- 11. 4. A leveris 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
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- 13. 5. A wheeland 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
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- 15. 6. A pulleyis 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