Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys
Students will investigate how levers and pulleys multiply force to make work easier.
Key Questions
- Explain how a small force can move a heavy object using a lever.
- Differentiate between different classes of levers.
- Analyze the mechanical advantage of various pulley systems.
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