Simple Machines

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What is a simple machine?

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A simple machine is a device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force, making work easier. Examples include levers, pulleys, and inclined planes.

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What is mechanical advantage (MA)?

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Mechanical advantage is the ratio of the output force produced by a machine to the input force applied. It indicates how much a machine multiplies force.

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How do you calculate mechanical advantage?

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Mechanical advantage (MA) = Output Force / Input Force.

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What is a lever?

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A lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point called the fulcrum.

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What is the fulcrum in a lever?

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The fulcrum is the fixed point around which a lever rotates.

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What is a load in the context of simple machines?

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A load is the object being lifted or moved by a simple machine.

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What type of simple machine is a seesaw?

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A seesaw is a type of lever.

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What is an inclined plane?

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An inclined plane is a flat surface that is tilted at an angle to help raise or lower objects.

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What is an example of an inclined plane?

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A wheelchair ramp is an example of an inclined plane.

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What is a wheel and axle?

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A wheel and axle is a simple machine consisting of a larger wheel attached to a smaller axle, allowing for easier movement.