Simple Tools and Their Functions

The video tutorial introduces the concept of six simple tools that form the basis of all machinery: the wheel, wedge, lever, fulcrum, screw, and axle. Each tool is explained with examples, highlighting their importance and applications. The tutorial also demonstrates how these tools are used in various machines, emphasizing their fundamental role in mechanics.

Which of the following is considered one of the basic simple tools?

• Wheel

• Spring

• Pulley

• Gear

What is the wedge also known as?

• Lever

• Fulcrum

• Inclined Plane

• Screw

How did ancient Egyptians reportedly use inclined planes?

• To create sculptures

• To transport water

• To plant crops

• To build pyramids

What two components work together in a lever system?

• Wheel and Axle

• Wedge and Screw

• Lever and Fulcrum

• Pulley and Gear

What simple tools make up a hammer?

• Screw, Inclined Plane, and Gear

• Wheel, Axle, and Pulley

• Spring, Lever, and Pulley

• Lever, Fulcrum, and Wedge

What is a screw essentially an example of?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Inclined Plane

• Wedge

What motion does a screw facilitate?

• Rotational

• Linear

• Oscillating

• Vibrational

What is typically paired with an axle in machinery?

• Lever

• Wheel

• Wedge

• Screw

What simple tool is used to hold a mount down in a lathe?

• Lever

• Axle

• Screw

• Wedge

What is the primary benefit of using simple tools in machinery?

• Mechanical advantage

• Aesthetic appeal

• Increased speed

• Reduced cost