Simple Machines and Such

Question 1

What is a Simple Machine?

Answer 1

Simple Machine - A device that requires a single force to work, made up of only a few parts. Systems are made up of a bunch of these

Question 2

What are each of the 6 Simple Machines?

Answer 2

Inclined plane
Wedge
Screw
Lever
Wheel and Axle
Pulley

Question 3

What are the 2 categories of Simple Machine?

Answer 3

Those related to the Inclined Plane, which are the Wedge, Screw, and Inclined Plane

Those related to the Lever, which are the Wheel & Axle, the Pulley, and the Lever

Question 4

What are the 3 classes of Lever?

Answer 4

Class 1 - Fulcrum in between Load force and Input force, like a seesaw

Class 2 - Load force in between Fulcrum and Load force, like a wheelbarrow

Class 3 - Load force in between Fulcrum and Input force, like a fishing rod