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Lever. Ramps would work also.

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Why did they change from a step pyramid to a smooth pyramid?

It was just a simple idea, then Khufu had an idea to do that because the think that building the pyramids make them go to the heaven.


Did the egyptians build underground homes?

No they did not. They had homes on the surface.The underground homes were for the dead in the tomb inside the pyramids for the nobles and simple burial for the commoners.


What 3 things did the Egyptian society have in c2700 which made the building of the pyramids possible?

It is still not known how the egyptians managed to build the pyramids.the three factors that are believed to make it possible were:Man power (the simple fact that they had thoushands of workers on these pyramidsThe nile river (this river enabled the movement of rocks to the construction siteRound logs are beleived to have been used underneath the stone blocks to reduce friction


Were the pyramids created by the aliens?

No it was the work of the Egyptians. The Ancient Egyptians were an ingenious and fearless people who did not flinch at this enormous project. They built the pyramids using their knowledge of mathematics, astronomy and basic mechanics. They also had the free labour of about 10,000 naked slaves to do all the heavy work.


What type of simple machine did egyptians use to build the pyramids?

They used a towing cart that towed stones. They also used ramps to allow them to climb the pyramids. They used logs as wheels to tow the stones and push them. They used hammers and chisels to grind stone to the perfect size. They used sand piles to stand on from the inside to build from the inside. The sand was gradually lowered as the level needed to build decreased.

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How did man kind get from Egyptians pyramids to the iron and steal struactures of today?

its actually simple they used basic building techniques and advanced them


Why did they change from a step pyramid to a smooth pyramid?

It was just a simple idea, then Khufu had an idea to do that because the think that building the pyramids make them go to the heaven.


What simple machine did egyptains most likely use?

A simple machine that was used my Egyptians would be a lever or any type of lever that would help them to lift heavy materials while building the pyramids.


How did Egypt build the pyramids?

they use the simple machine.


Who is the designer of the Egyptian pyramids?

Egyptians Jeez simple as that!


What is the measurement of the pyramids?

the answer is very simple-''i dont know''


How do Ancient Egyptians build pyramids today?

with simple machines.


How many bricks are in the pyramids?

the ancer is simple.. there is exactly 0 bricks


Which simple machine is used in lifting a load with crane?

A crane utilizes a combination of simple machines, but the primary one involved in lifting a load is the pulley. The pulley system allows the crane to lift heavy loads with relatively less effort by applying force over a distance.


Simple machines for lifting heavy objects?

A pulley is the best way.


What is a simple pulley (one wheel) used for?

Lifting light loads.


A simple lifting machine made of a bar that pivots on a fulcrum?

lever