Simple Machines

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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

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How are levers classified?

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Describe the applications of lever with two examples.

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Describe the applications of lever.

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A resistance of 2000 N is overcome by a machine of velocity ratio 5 and efficiency 75%. Find the effort in newtons.

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A resistance of 2000 N is overcome by a machine of velocity ratio 5 and efficiency 75%. Find M.A.?

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Length of second order lever is 1 m and load of 10 kgf acting 60 cm from the fulcrum is raised. What is the M.A?

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Length of second order lever is 1 m and load of 10 kgf acting 60 cm from the fulcrum is raised. What effort is needed in kgf?

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In a movable pulley (single moving pulley), the load is 100 N. Find the effort in newtons, if the efficiency is 100 percentage.

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In a movable pulley (single moving pulley), the load is 100 N. Find the mechanical advantage, if the efficiency is 100 percentage.

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Find out the simple machine used in the tongs.

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Find out the simple machine used in the toaster handle.

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

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

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

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

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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?

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Name the following:

A simple machine that reverses the action of force.

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

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Name the fixed point around which a rigid bar rotates.

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Name the following:

The lever in which the load is located between the fulcrum and the effort _____(class 1 lever/ class 2 lever/ class 3 lever)