Semester 2- Simple machines Flashcards
What is a first class lever?
E F L
FULCRUM IN THE MIDDLE
What is a second class lever
F L. E
LOAD IN THE MIDDLE
What is a third class lever
F. E. L.
EFFORT IN THE MIDDLE
How do you find the mechanical advantage of a RAMP
Length of slope
____________
Height of slope
How to you find the effort it takes to push load up slope
Load
______
5
Where does a wheel turn fastest
At its rim
How to find mechanical advantage for almost every simple machine
Load
_______
effort
How to find mechanical advantage of GEARS
Driving
_______
Driven
What are the 6 simple machines
Lever Ramp Pulley Wedge Wheel and Axel Screw
The definition of a ramp.
Two inclined planes, back to back
How to find Driving and Driven in gears?
Count the teeth.
The definition of a ramp.
Two inclined planes, back to back
How to find Driving and Driven in gears?
Count the teeth.
