Machines & Efficiency
Simple Machines In your notebook write down 5 machines you saw on your way to school today.
The 6 Simple Machines Lever
The 6 Simple Machines Pulley
The 6 Simple Machines Inclined Plane
The 6 Simple Machines Screw
The 6 Simple Machines Wedge
The 6 Simple Machines Wheel and Axle
Why do we need simple machines? Machines DO NOT reduce the amount of work. Work = Fd
Why do we need simple machines? W= Fd input output
Why do we need simple machines? Machines make work easier by changing the size or direction of the force.
The Inclined Plane Force distance
Levers Three parts to a lever: Load (output) Force (input) Fulcrum: support or balance
A seesaw is a lever The fulcrum acts as a pivot point, allowing the lever to rotate.
Three Lever Classes 1st Class Lever Input Output F
Three Lever Classes 2nd Class Lever Output Input F
Three Lever Classes 3rd Class Lever Output Input F
Three Lever Classes 2nd Class Lever Input Output F
Three Lever Classes 3rd Class Lever F Input Output
Three Lever Classes 1st Class Lever Input Output F
Mechanical Advantage MA = Fo = Li Fi Lo
Pulleys By adding rope you decrease the input force needed to achieve the same amount of work
Mechanical Efficiency Eff = _Wo_ X 100 Wi Never more than 100%