Discovering the Power of Simple Machines
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of simple machines?

  • They are basic tools
  • They multiply the force applied to a task
  • They reduce the amount of energy needed for a task
  • They are used to move heavy objects (correct)
  • What is the purpose of using a lever?

  • To move heavy objects
  • To rest on another piece of stone or wood
  • To multiply the force applied to a task (correct)
  • To reduce the amount of energy needed for a task
  • What is the load in the context of using a crowbar as a lever?

  • The end of the crowbar
  • The heavy object being moved (correct)
  • The part of the crowbar resting on another piece of stone or wood
  • The force applied to the task
  • What is the limit to how much force our body can apply to a particular task?

    <p>The physical strength of our body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do simple machines do to tasks?

    <p>Reduce the amount of energy needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Simple machines help reduce the amount of energy needed for a task and multiply the force by cleverly applying the laws of ______.

    <p>physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lever is a basic tool that can be used to move a heavy object by applying ______.

    <p>force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The end of the crowbar is placed underneath the object called the ______.

    <p>load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To make tasks easier and more efficient, humans started building various basic tools called ______.

    <p>simple machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is a limit to how much force our body can apply to a particular task, especially while moving a ______ object.

    <p>heavy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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