there are this many types of simple machines
6
complex machines are just a combination of many what?
simple machines
what is the formula for force
mass x acceleration or speed
what kind of simple machine is an ax
wedge
simple machines help change the size and direction of
force
a prosthetic arm is based around a
lever
applied force is measured in
newtons
what kind of simple machine is a slide?
inclined plane
on a boat pulleys raise and lower these
sails
a spiral staircase looks a lot like a
screw
work is measured in
joules
what kind of simple machine is a slide
wheels ramps and pulleys are examples of
simple machines
what does a crane use to lift heavy loads?
pulley systems
distance is measured in
meters
are stairs a simple machine?
yes
name the 6 types of simple machines
screw, lever, pulley, incline plane, lever, wheel and axle
wheel and axle
You push a refrigerator with a force of 100 N. You move the refrigerator a distance of 5 meters. How much work did you do?
500 j
is a pulley a type of simple machine?
yes