Work and Machines
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Section 3: Simple Machines. Work and Machines. Learning Goals. Describe the six types of simple machines. Explain how the different types of simple machines make work easier. Calculate mechanical advantage. Lever.
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Section 3: Simple Machines Work and Machines
Learning Goals • Describe the six types of simple machines. • Explain how the different types of simple machines make work easier. • Calculate mechanical advantage.
Lever • A lever is a rigid bar that rotates around a fixed point called the fulcrum. • The bar may be either independent or attached to another object.
Lever • In use, a lever has both an effort force and a resistance force.
Lever • Examples: • See-saw • Screwdriver • Wheel barrow • Baseball Bat
Pulley • A pulley consists of a wheel that turns freely in a frame called a block.
Pulley • A pulley can be used to change the direction of a force or to increase input force depending on how the pulley is arranged.
Fixed Pulley • Fixed Pulley: changes the direction of a force; however it does not create a mechanical advantage. • Example: Elevator
Moveable Pulley • A single mechanical pulley creates a mechanical advantage; however it does not change the direction of a force.
Moveable Pulley • The mechanical advantage of a moveable pulley is equal to the ropes that support the moveable pulley.
Wheel and Axle • The wheel and axle is a simple machine consisting of a larger wheel rigidly secured to a smaller wheel or shaft, called an axle.
Wheel and Axle • When either the wheel or axle turns, the other rotates with it.One full revolution of either part causes one full revolution of the other part.
Wheel and Axle • Examples: • Pencil sharpener • Door knob • Faucet handles
Inclined Plane • An inclined plane is a sloping surface that reduces the amount of force required to do work. • The inclined plane makes it easier to move a weight from a low height to a high height.
Inclined Plane • The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane is equal to the length of a slope divided by the height of the slope.
Wedge • The wedge is an inclined plane that moves through objects. • It has one or two sloping sides.
Wedge • Wedges change the direction of the force. • Examples: • Knife/ax • Door stopper
Screw • The screw is also an inclined plane wrapped in a spiral around a post. • The threads form a tiny ramp that run upward from its end.
Screw • Example: • Many types of lids
Compound Machines • Two or more simple machines operating together.