Exploring the Relationship Between Force and Simple Machines

Simple machines are tools that help multiply or change the direction of a force.

Examples of simple machines include the lever, pulley, and inclined plane. A lever works by using a bar that pivots on a fulcrum to multiply or change the direction of a force. A pulley uses a wheel and rope to lift or move objects. An inclined plane is a sloping surface that allows objects to be moved up or down with less force.

Simple machines reduce the amount of force required to do work by increasing the distance over which the force is applied.

<p>Lever, Wheel and axle, Pulley, Inclined plane, Wedge, Screw</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ratio of the output to the applied force</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At the cost of a proportional decrease in the distance moved by the load</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simple machines are the elementary 'building blocks' that compose more complicated machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lever, Wheel and axle, Pulley</p> Signup and view all the answers

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