Wheel and Axle

Wheel and Axle

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other, Engineering

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the concept of a wheel and axle, a simple machine that makes work easier by reducing effort and increasing speed. It provides examples of wheel and axle applications in everyday life, such as trains, strollers, and Ferris wheels. The tutorial also discusses the mechanics of how wheel and axle systems function in machines like roller blades and windmills. Finally, it concludes with a thought exercise on identifying a pencil sharpener as an example of a wheel and axle system.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does a Ferris wheel utilize the concept of a wheel and axle?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways do wheel and axles decrease the effort needed to move objects?

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