Simple Machines Worksheet.doc

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Section: Simple Machines Worksheet Answer the following questions using these links. Links: www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm also your Science book.

Pulley What can a Pulley be used to do? What is the mechanical advantage we gain by using a Pulley? Name 2 specific examples of where a Pulley is used.

Lever What can a Lever be used to do? What is the mechanical advantage we gain by using a Lever? Name 2 specific examples of where a Lever is used.

Wedge What can a Wedge be used to do? What is the mechanical advantage we gain by using a Wedge? Name 2 specific examples of where a Wedge is used.

Wheel and Axle What is a Wheel and Axle used for? What is the mechanical advantage we gain by using a Wheel and Axle?

Name 2 examples of where a Wheel and Axle is used.

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Inclined Plane What can we use an Inclined Plane for? What is the mechanical advantage of an Inclined Plane? Name 2 examples of where an Inclined Plane is used.

Screw What is a Screw used for? What is the mechanical advantage of a Screw? Name 2 examples of where a Screw is used.

Three Types of Levers Go to www.enchantedlearning.com/physics/machines/Levers.shtml to answer the following questions about Levers *Draw and label the following Levers with the following terms: Load, Effort, Fulcrum First Class Lever

Second Class Lever

~Name 2 examples of a first class lever~Name 2 examples of a second class lever~Name 2 examples of a third class lever-

Third Class Lever