wheel and axle video

What are the two components that make up the wheel and axle?

• Two wheels of the same size

• A wheel and a lever

• Two connected circular objects of different sizes

• A wheel and a pulley

How does the wheel and axle provide a mechanical advantage?

• By increasing the distance the wheel moves

• All of the above

• By reducing the force needed to move objects

• By multiplying the force applied to the axle

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Which example demonstrates the wheel and axle making a task easier in a car?

• Shifting gears

• Steering

• Braking

• Accelerating

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Why is it easier to steer a car with a larger wheel radius?

• It requires more effort

• It makes the car go faster

• It reduces the effort needed to turn the axle

• It looks more aesthetically pleasing

What makes drilling more efficient when using a hand drill?

• The length of the drill

• The effort applied to the wheel

• The material of the drill

• The shape of the drill bit

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How does a rolling pin benefit from the wheel and axle mechanism?

• It makes the pin sharper

• It multiplies the effort on the axle

• It changes the shape of the pin

• It cools the dough

Which of the following is NOT an example of a wheel and axle?

• Scissors

• Doorknobs

• Bicycle pedals

• Water faucets

What is the primary benefit of using the wheel and axle in devices?

• To make devices look more complex

• To increase the effort needed

• To simplify tasks and enhance efficiency

• To increase the cost of devices

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