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A construction worker uses a pulley system to lift a heavy beam. They apply an input force of 200 N, and the beam has a weight (output force) of 600 N. What is the Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA) of this pulley system?
A construction worker uses a pulley system to lift a heavy beam. They apply an input force of 200 N, and the beam has a weight (output force) of 600 N. What is the Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA) of this pulley system?
- 3 (correct)
- 0.33
- 120000
- 400
A person uses a lever to lift a rock. The distance from the fulcrum to the point where the person applies force is 2 meters, and the distance from the fulcrum to the rock is 0.5 meters. What is the Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA) of this lever?
A person uses a lever to lift a rock. The distance from the fulcrum to the point where the person applies force is 2 meters, and the distance from the fulcrum to the rock is 0.5 meters. What is the Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA) of this lever?
- 1
- 1.5
- 0.25
- 4 (correct)
A force of 50 N is applied to a box to push it across a floor for a distance of 10 meters. It takes 5 seconds to move the box this distance. How much power was exerted?
A force of 50 N is applied to a box to push it across a floor for a distance of 10 meters. It takes 5 seconds to move the box this distance. How much power was exerted?
- 100 Watts (correct)
- 250 Watts
- 1000 Watts
- 2500 Watts
Which of the following scenarios involves work being done in a scientific sense?
Which of the following scenarios involves work being done in a scientific sense?
A mechanic uses a wrench to loosen a bolt. The wrench handle is 0.25 meters long, and they apply a force of 20 N at the end of the handle. What is the work done, if the wrench rotates $\frac{1}{4}$ of a full turn?
A mechanic uses a wrench to loosen a bolt. The wrench handle is 0.25 meters long, and they apply a force of 20 N at the end of the handle. What is the work done, if the wrench rotates $\frac{1}{4}$ of a full turn?
A complex machine is designed using a combination of simple machines. It has an actual mechanical advantage (AMA) of 12. Which of the following adjustments would most likely decrease the machine's AMA?
A complex machine is designed using a combination of simple machines. It has an actual mechanical advantage (AMA) of 12. Which of the following adjustments would most likely decrease the machine's AMA?
A car engine can perform 5000 J of work in $\frac{1}{2}$ a second. How much power does it produce?
A car engine can perform 5000 J of work in $\frac{1}{2}$ a second. How much power does it produce?
Which of the following simple machines is essentially a rotating inclined plane?
Which of the following simple machines is essentially a rotating inclined plane?
Flashcards
What is 'work'?
What is 'work'?
Force applied over a distance, causing movement.
Work Formula & Units
Work Formula & Units
Work = Force × Distance; measured in Joules (J).
What is 'power'?
What is 'power'?
The rate at which work is done, measured in Watts (W).
Six Simple Machines?
Six Simple Machines?
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Mechanical Advantage (MA)
Mechanical Advantage (MA)
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Inclined Plane Benefit?
Inclined Plane Benefit?
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How Pulleys Reduce Effort
How Pulleys Reduce Effort
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IMA vs. AMA
IMA vs. AMA
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Study Notes
- These notes cover work, power, simple machines, and mechanical advantage.
Work and Power
- Work equals force multiplied by distance (W = F × d).
- Joules (J) are the unit of measurement for work.
- Power is work divided by time (P = W / t).
- Watts (W) are the unit of measurement for power.
Mechanical Advantage
- Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA) is input distance divided by output distance.
- Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA) is output force divided by input force.
Six Simple Machines
- Inclined Plane: Reduces the force needed to lift objects by using a sloped surface.
- Wedge: Splits materials by applying force over a distance.
- Screw: An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, converting rotational force to linear motion.
- Lever: Amplifies force using a rigid bar pivoting on a fulcrum.
- First-class levers, like a seesaw.
- Second-class levers, like a wheelbarrow.
- Third-class levers, like a broom.
- Pulley: Changes force direction using a wheel with a groove.
- Wheel and Axle: Reduces friction and increases force by using a wheel connected to a central rod (axle).
Simple vs. Complex Machines
- Simple Machines: Involve one basic movement.
- Complex Machines: Combine two or more simple machines, like a bicycle (wheel & axle, levers, gears).
- Both simple and complex machines reduce effort and make work easier.
Study Guide Q&A
- Work occurs when an applied force moves an object in the direction of the force.
- Power measures the rate at which work is performed.
- Mechanical Advantage (MA) is the ratio of output force to input force.
- An inclined plane reduces the required force by increasing the distance.
- Pulleys reduce effort by changing force direction.
- A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
- Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA) relies on distance, while Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA) accounts for real-world factors such as friction.
- A wheel and axle reduces friction for easier movement.
- Simple machines make tasks easier by spreading force over distance or changing the direction of force.
Standardized Test Questions
- Joule (J) is the SI unit for work.
- A pulley consists of a wheel with a groove.
- A wheelbarrow serves as an example of a second-class lever.
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Description
Explore the concepts of work and power, understanding their formulas and units of measurement. Learn about mechanical advantage and the six simple machines: inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, and pulley. Discover how these machines manipulate force and distance to perform tasks.
