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Simple Machines

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a sloping ramp up which heavy loads can be raised
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Screw
Ramp
Inclined Plane
Wedge

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Q1
a sloping ramp up which heavy loads can be raised
Screw
Ramp
Inclined Plane
Wedge
30s
Q2
a rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to help move a heavy or firmly fixed load with one end when pressure is applied to the other.
lever
wheel and axle
inclined plane
wedge
30s
Q3
The class of lever with the load at one end, the fulcrum in the middle and the force applied on the other end
2nd class
fulcrum
1st class
3rd class
30s
Q4
The class of lever that places the load between the fulcrum and applied force
3rd Class
1st Class
Pivot
2nd Class
30s
Q5
The class of lever where the effort is located between the fulcrum and the load.
1st class
2nd class
3rd Class
Fulcrum
30s
Q6
What class of lever is this?
3rd class
1st class
2nd class
30s
Q7
What class of lever is this?
3rd class
1st class
2nd class
30s
Q8
What class of lever is this?
3rd class
2nd class
1st class
30s
Q9
A simple machine consisting of an axle to which a wheel is fastened
Lever
Wheel and Axle
Pulley
Gear
30s
Q10
A toothed wheel that engages with another toothed wheel or with a rack in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
gear
30s
Q11
A piece of wood, metal, etc., with one pointed end and one thicker end that is used to split something
wedge
30s
Q12
A machine consisting of a wheel over which a pulled rope or chain runs to change the direction of the pull used for lifting a load.
pulley
30s
Q13
A simple machine of the inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
screw
30s
Q14
30s
Q15
If I wanted to use less force, I have to trade-off for:
more distance
less distance
the same distance
30s

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