Name: ______________________
Simple Machines Worksheet (Section 8:3)
Define
(Give the scientific definition of the machine)
Mechanical Advantage
(Describe the mechanical advantage of the machine. Think about what the machine does for you.)
Examples
(Give real-life examples of the machines.)
Picture
(Draw a picture of each type of simple machine.)
Lever First Class
Define: a simple machine consisting of a bar that pivots at a fixed point, called the fulcrum
The fulcrum is located between the input force and the load
MA is equal to, greater than and/or less than 1.
hammers, see-saw, using oars
Second The load is located between the fulcrum and Class the input force.
MA is greater than 1.
Wheel barrow, Bottle top opener
The input force is between the fulcrum and Third Class the load. Inclined Plane
MA is less than 1.
Hammering a nail, Kicking a soccer ball
A simple machine that is a straight, slanted surface
The longer the inclined plane is ramps compared with its height the greater the MA.
Wedge A double inclined plane that moves The longer and thinner the wedge is, the greater the MA. Axes, knives, doorstops, plows, chisels
Define
(Give the scientific definition of the machine)
Mechanical Advantage
(Describe the mechanical advantage of the machine. Think about what the machine does for you.)
Examples
(Give real-life examples of the machines.)
Picture
(Draw a picture of each type of simple machine.)
Screw An inclined plane that is wrapped in a spiral Wheel and Axle The longer the spiral on a screw is and the closer together the threads, the greater the MA. MA is usually greater than 1, because the wheel is generally bigger than the axle. Jar lids, bolts, top of a jar
A simple machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes
Doorknobs, wrenches, ferris wheels, screwdrivers
Pulley
Define: A
simple machine consisting of a grooved wheel that holds a rope or a cable; a load is attached to one end and an input force is applied to the other end Does not increase the force; MA = 1 Elevator, flagpole
Fixed Pulley A pulley that is attached to something that does not move
Movable Pulley A pulley that is attached to the object that is being moved.
Does not change the forces direction. Increases the amount of force, but over a longer distance than the load is moved. MA = 2
Cable system on a boat, ski lift, cable car
Block and Tackle When a fixed pulley and a moveable pulley are used together Compound Machines
MA is larger than 2
Sails and rigging on a boat
Machines that are made from two or more simple machines
In general the more moving parts a machine has, the lower the mechanical advantage
Can opener has a wedge, 2nd class lever, wheel and axle
Name: ______________________
Simple Machines Worksheet (Section 8:3)
Define
(Give the scientific definition of the machine)
Mechanical Advantage
(Describe the mechanical advantage of the machine. Think about what the machine does for you.)
Examples
(Give real-life examples of the machines.)
Picture
(Draw a picture of each type of simple machine.)
Lever First Class
Define:
Second Class
Third Class
Inclined Plane
Wedge
Define
(Give the scientific definition of the machine)
Mechanical Advantage
(Describe the mechanical advantage of the machine. Think about what the machine does for you.)
Examples
(Give real-life examples of the machines.)
Picture
(Draw a picture of each type of simple machine.)
Screw
Wheel and Axle Pulley Fixed Pulley
Define:
Movable Pulley
Block and Tackle Compound Machines
