Simple Machines: Making Work Easier
Students will identify and explore the function of simple machines (lever, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, screw) in reducing effort.
Key Questions
- Explain how a lever can multiply force to lift heavy objects.
- Compare the mechanical advantage of different simple machines.
- Design a system using simple machines to solve a common problem.
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