Machines and Simple Machines

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Machines and Simple Machines: Overview

In this topic, we will understand the functioning of machines. It also demonstrates the classification of the features according to the machine through the diagrams.

Important Questions on Machines and Simple Machines

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Explain about different types of simple machines, its uses in detail.

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Discuss at least five uses of simple machines in our everyday life.

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Look at the two pictures given below. Identify the image in which more energy has been used. Discuss.

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What is the formula for the efficiency of a machine?

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The effort arm of a lever is 5 m long and the load arm is 6 m long. Find the effort required to lift a load of 20 N in newton.

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A pair of tongs is an example of lever of _____ type.

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A machine cannot be _____ per cent efficient.

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The _____ of a machine is the ratio of useful output work to input work.

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In a certain machine, an effort force of 10 N is used to lift a load of 40 N. Calculate the mechanical advantage of the machine.

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The effort arm of a lever is 60 m and the load arm is 6 m, Calculate the effort force required to lift a load of 200 N in newton.

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The effort arm of a lever is 4 m long and the load arm is 6 m long. Find the effort required to lift a load of 10 N in newton.

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A load of 500 N can be lifted by a force of 50 N with the help of a lever. Find the mechanical advantage?

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A sewing machine is an example of simple machine.

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In a lever of type three, the effort is in between the fulcrum and the load.

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A load of 400 N can be lifted by a force of 40 N with the help of a lever. Find the mechanical advantage?

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A _____ is used to lift and carry heavy objects like vehicles from the ground.

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A machine having 100 %  efficiency is known as _____ machine.

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A crowbar helps you to shift a heavy load faster.

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The effort arm of a lever is 50 m and the load arm is 5 m, Calculate the effort force required to lift a load of 200 N in newton.

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The effort arm of a lever is 2 m long and the load arm is 4 m long. Find the effort required to lift a load of 10 N in newton.