Archive for March, 2007

simple machines

Inclined planes.

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it takes force to drag an object up an inclined plane than to lift it vertically. A ramp is an example of an inclined plane.

WEDGES.

The downwards force on the wedge produces a horizontal force in the object 

LEVERS

First class lever

first class levers: see saw, pliers, scissors

the force depends on where the fulcrum is located

Second class lever

second class levers: wheelbarrow, nutcrackers

class two levers have force advantage

Third class lever

third class levers: fishing rod, biceps,diving board,tweezers.

class three levers take time/speed advantage

PULLEYS.

Fixed pulley fixed pulley

Movable pulley moveable pulley

the mechanical advantage of pulleys depends on the number of ropes joined.

SCREW

Rotating screw and fixed trough

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