
An inclined plane makes an angle of with horizontal. What is its mechanical advantage? If a man can put maximum effort of , what minimum load he can push on this plane?.

Important Questions on Machines


The given figures given below show two inclined planes and respectively. Plane is steeper than plane . Mechanical advantage of which plane is more and how much?

Draw diagrams to show the positions load, fulcrum and effort in each of the following:
(i) A claw hammer
(ii) Physical balance
(iii) A nutcracker
(iv) A knife
(v) A wheelbarrow


The figure below shows a human hand. Mark the positions of load, effort and fulcrum in the diagram. Name the type of lever hand.

The figure below show a human foot. Mark the positions of load, effort and fulcrum in the foot. Name the type of lever foot.

The figure below shows a uniform meter scale in equilibrium position. State with reason if the weight of the scale is more than, equal to or less than the weight of mass .
