MEDIUM
6th ICSE
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

Define an inclined plane. Give two uses of inclined planes.

Important Questions on Simple Machines

MEDIUM
6th ICSE
IMPORTANT
Give two examples each of a wedge, and a wheel and axle arrangement.
HARD
6th ICSE
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What is an ideal machine and what is its efficiency? Why is this not achievable in practice? 
HARD
6th ICSE
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Define the three kinds of levers. Draw diagrams to show the position of the fulcurum, load, and effort in each of them.
HARD
6th ICSE
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Differentiate between a single fixed pulley and a single movable pulley.
HARD
6th ICSE
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List four steps to be taken for proper care of machines.
HARD
6th ICSE
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Explain how it is possible for a thin child to lift a heavy child on a seesaw.
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6th ICSE
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Why do you need less effort to drive in a screw through a piece of wood rather than to hammer in a nail?

EASY
6th ICSE
IMPORTANT
You use a lever with a mechanical advantage of 30. How heavy a load can you lift with an effort of 100 N?