Simple Machines and Forces
Students will investigate how simple machines (e.g., levers, pulleys, ramps) can change the direction or magnitude of forces.
Key Questions
- Explain how a ramp makes it easier to move a heavy object.
- Compare the force needed to lift an object directly versus using a pulley system.
- Design a simple machine to solve an everyday problem, like lifting a heavy box.
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