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Force, Energy and Simple Machines Notes

The document discusses the effects of force on objects, describing how it can cause motion, change direction, or alter shape. It explains the concept of levers, detailing the three types (first, second, and third class) with examples, and defines energy along with its various forms and uses. Additionally, it distinguishes between simple and complex machines, provides examples of each, and explains the design choices for knife wedges and skate wheels.

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Force, Energy and Simple Machines Notes

The document discusses the effects of force on objects, describing how it can cause motion, change direction, or alter shape. It explains the concept of levers, detailing the three types (first, second, and third class) with examples, and defines energy along with its various forms and uses. Additionally, it distinguishes between simple and complex machines, provides examples of each, and explains the design choices for knife wedges and skate wheels.

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Force, Energy and Simple Machines

Question and Answer

1. List the four effects that force have on objects.


Answer: The four effects that force have on objects are:

1. A force can make a stationary object move or make a moving object


move faster.
2. A force can make a moving object stop or slow down.
3. A force can change the direction in which an object is moving.
4. A force can change the shape of an object.

2. What is a lever? Describe the three types with examples.

Answer: A lever is a rigid rod arranged in such a manner that it can move
freely around a fixed point. It consists of the following three parts:

1. Fulcrum: This is the fixed point around which the load moves.
2. Load: It is the object on which work is to be performed.
3. Effort: It is the force that needs to be applied on the load in order to
perform a task.

First class lever:

1. Levers in which the fulcrum is located between the load and effort are
called first class or class one levers.
2. Eg: a pair of scissors, a seesaw and a crowbar.

Second class lever:

1. Levers in which the load is located between the fulcrum and the effort
are called second class or class two levers.
2. Eg: a wheelbarrow, a bottle opener and a nut cracker.

Third class lever:

1. Levers in which the effort is located between the fulcrum and the load
are called third class or class three lever.
3. What is Energy? State some different kinds of energies and their
uses.
Answer: Energy is the ability of a body to do work.

Type of Energy Uses E.g.

Light Energy Helps us to see Sun, bulb


things around.
Heat Energy Makes us feel the Burning of wood, coal and
heat. candle.
Sound Energy Makes us hear the Musical instruments, fire
sound. crackers and human sounds.
Electrical Energy Helps us to run ap- Computers, fans, light bulbs,
pliances. washing machines, etc.

4. What are Simple Machines and Complex Machines?


Answer: Simple Machines have very few parts like spoon, tweezers, tongs,
etc. and Complex Machines are made up from two or more Simple Machines
such as washing machines, cranes, etc.

5. Why is knife an example of wedge?


Answer: Knife is an example of wedge because it has a double inclined
plane in the shape of 'v'. Its slanting sides are used to split objects.

6. Why is bicycle a compound machine? Explain.


Answer: A bicycle is a compound machine because it is made up of levers,
wheels and axles, inclined planes, pulleys and screws.

7. Why do wheels on skates not have grooves but soles of shoes have
grooves on them?
Answer: Grooves are provided on shoes to create more friction when we
walk on different surfaces or else we may slip and fall but in skates, friction
requirement is very little as the wheels have to rotate very fast while skating
to provide more speed. So, wheels of skates do not have grooves but have a
rubberized surface to create the sufficient friction required by the person.

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