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Question | Answer |
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there are a total of 3 types of simple machines | false |
the forearm of the human body works like a third-class lever | true |
there are four types of classes of levers | false |
which factors determine whether a lever is a first class lever, second class lever, or third class lever | the input forces, output forces and the fulcrum |
what is a compound machine | when two or more machines work together |
how do you calculate efficiency of a compound machine | divide |
how can you use a wedge | door stop, axe, and eating food |
how can you use a lever | your arm, your neck, and your foot |
how can you use a pulley | lift an engine, open your window blinds, and an elevator |
flagpole | pulley |
roller skates | wheel and axle |
sailboat mast | pulley |
a lever pivot point | fulcrum |
an oar | first-class lever |
a hockey stick | third-class lever |
how can gears change there size and direction | they go opposite directions |
what happens to efficiency of the overall machine as more simple machines are added to it | the efficiency decreases |