Simple Machines
Simple Machines: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Screw, Wedge, Lever, Pulley, Simple Machine, Wheel and Axle, First Class Lever, Second Class Lever, Third Class Lever, Principle of Moments, Complex Machine, Mechanical Advantage of a Lever and, Lever System
Important Questions on Simple Machines

Describe the applications of lever with two examples.


A resistance of is overcome by a machine of velocity ratio and efficiency . Find the effort in newtons.

A resistance of is overcome by a machine of velocity ratio and efficiency . Find M.A.?

Length of second order lever is and load of acting from the fulcrum is raised. What is the ?

Length of second order lever is and load of acting from the fulcrum is raised. What effort is needed in ?

In a movable pulley (single moving pulley), the load is . Find the effort in newtons, if the efficiency is percentage.

In a movable pulley (single moving pulley), the load is . Find the mechanical advantage, if the efficiency is percentage.


Find out the simple machine used in the toaster handle.

Identify the class of lever. Identify the fulcrum of it.

Identify the class of lever. Identify the fulcrum of it.

Identify the class of lever. Identify the fulcrum of it.

Identify the class of lever. Identify the fulcrum of it.

Don't you see the use of a crowbar to reduce workload in the two situations in the pictures? Do you notice any change in the position of effort, fulcrum and resistance in the two situations?

Name the following:
A simple machine that reverses the action of force.

The name for a smaller wheel or rod of a giant wheel. (Axle/Inclined plane)

Name the fixed point around which a rigid bar rotates.

Name the following:
The lever in which the load is located between the fulcrum and the effort _____(class lever/ class lever/ class lever)
