Simple Machines: Making Work Easier
Identify and explain the function of levers, pulleys, wheels, and inclined planes.
Key Questions
- Explain how simple machines reduce the effort needed to do work.
- Compare the mechanical advantage of different simple machines.
- Design a system using simple machines to solve a practical problem.
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