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Warm Up: 1/14/13 Give an example of a machine you use on a daily basis. Then say how you thinks it helps to make work easier.
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MACHINES Chapter 8, Sections 2
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What is a machine? a device that makes work easier by changing the size or direction of a force. Imagine trying to change a tire without a jack or tire iron Everyday machines: Wheel chair Chopsticks Scissors
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Work and Machines Work Input: the work that you do on a machine You apply an input force through a distance on a machine. Work Output: the work done by the machine The machine applies an output force through a distance Example: We use a can opener to help open a jar. What is the input? What is the output?
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Do machines for work for us?? No, Work output is ALWAYS less than work input. Machines do not make work less, just EASIER. How? Some machines allow force to be applied over a greater distance, so less force is needed to do the work. But you have to go a longer distance so you still have to do more work than the machine! EX: when loading something into a truck. If you push it up a ramp it will be easier. You need less force but must go a farther distance.
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Why is work output always less than work input? All machines have moving parts that create friction as they move. SO: some work input always goes into overcoming friction in the machine therefore reducing the work output.
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How do machines make work easier? When using a machine 3 things could happen… 1. The machine could increase your force by decreasing your distance. (ex. Ramp) 2. The machine could decrease your force but increase your distance. (ex. Baseball Bat or Feather Duster) 3. The machine could change the direction of your input force. (ex. Flagpole)
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Mechanical Advantage The number of times the machine multiplies the force. It compares the output and input force. MA = output force / input force MA > 1 means the machine makes lifting or moving a heavy object easier. MA < 1 means the machine can still help, it just reduces the output force.
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Mechanical Efficiency A comparison of a machines work output to its work input. ***the less work a machine must do to overcome friction, the more efficient it is. ME = (work output/work input) x 100 Your answer will be a percentage Ideal efficiency would be 100% However due to friction this cannot be done. What can be done to REDUCE friction? Use lubricants such as oil or grease
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1 meter 3 meters 2000 N Effort Force = 800 N Work Input = F i x D i Work Ouput = F o x D o
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Calculating Advantage and Efficiency Efficiency = (Work Output/Work Input) x 100 E = (2000/2400) x 100 E = 0.83 x 100 E = 83.3 % Mechanical Advantage = Force Output/Force Input MA = 2000N/800 N MA = 2.5
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Machines Help us in 3 Ways The machine may: 1. Multiply the input force by increasing the input distance 1. Meaning you use less force but more distance – the machine uses more force and less distance 2. Multiply the input distance by increasing the input force 1. Meaning you use more force and less distance – the machine uses less force and more distance 3. Change the direction of the input force
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☺ Lever ☺ Pulley ☺ Wheel and Axle ☺ Inclined Plane ☺ Wedge Types of Simple Machines Chapter 8, Section 3
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The Pulley A machine that consists of a grooved wheel that holds a rope or cable. A load is attached to one end of the rope, an input force applied to the other end.
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Fixed Pulley This pulley is attached to something that does not move. It changes the direction of the input force. Pulling down on the rope pulls the load up.
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Movable Pulley This pulley is attached to the object being moved. It does NOT change the direction of the force It increases force by increasing the distance the work is done over.
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Block and Tackle Pulley When a fixed pulley and a moveable pulley are used together. The mechanical advantage depends on the number of rope segments.
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Wheel and Axle Consists of two circular objects of different sizes MA = radius of wheel / radius of axle MA >1 means the radius of the wheel is larger than the axle. Multiplies input force!
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Inclined Plane straight, slanted surface that helps us to do work. Multiplies input force by spreading the work over a greater distance! MA = length of ramp / height of ramp The greater the ratio the greater the mechanical advantage
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The Wedge A type of inclined plane. Consists of a pair of inclined planes that move. Applies an output force that is greater than the input force, but the input force is over a greater distance.
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Screw An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. Applies a small input force over a long input distance. This increases output force but decreases distance.
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The Lever A simple machine that consists of a bar that pivots at a FIXED point, called a fulcrum. There are 3 types…
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1 st Class Lever The fulcrum is between the input force (you) and the load (the work to be done) This lever changes the direction of the input force It may also increase force OR distance depending on the location of the fulcrum. Fulcrum Load Effort
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2 nd Class Lever The load is between the fulcrum and the input force. This lever does NOT change the direction of the input force. Allows you to apply less force over a longer distance. Multiplies input force! Fulcrum EffortLoad
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3 rd Class Lever The input force is between the fulcrum and the load. Does NOT change the direction of the input force or increase the size of the input force. Allows for a small input distance but a large output distance. Reduces input force in exchange for a greater output distance. Effort Load Fulcrum
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Compound Machine A machine made up of two or more simple machines.
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Warm Up: 1/22/13 You apply a 90 N force on a lever which moves the lever 1.5 m. If the bookshelf weighs 175 N and it moves.75 m, what is the efficiency of the lever?
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