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the ancient Romans used the levers as catapults... this was a class 1 lever!
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Which other simple machine is a wheel and axle most like?
The lever. Wheels work the same way that a lever does in that a wheel is like the outer end of the lever...
Where was the inclined plane invented?
The inclined plane is one of several simple machines that have been known to us since ancient times. No way to know where it was first used and who invented it. The inclined plane was already well known by the time of the ancient Egyptians (3000b.c.e.)
How does a lever increase the mechanical advantage?
It has to do with a type of force called torque. When you push down on a lever, the force you push with is multiplied by the length of the lever to produce a torque. If you have a very long lever, then you are multiplying your pushing force by a big number and can produce a big torque. It's an easy way to get a large force with little effort.
What type of simple machine is a fork?
Depending on how it is used:A wedge: to spear, or slide under food, in preparation for picking it up;A Lever: when using it to actually pick the food up.
What year was mass production invented?
Mass production has always been around in one way or another. In ancient times, the Chinese mass produced crossbows. Mass production as we think of it today, started at the Ford company in 1908.
What is a mixture of clay and stubble?
It is a way to make sundried bricks (used in ancient times).
Is a ceramic cup a lever?
No, nor can it be used that way.
Who invented chalkboard?
who invented the chalkboard? ///////no way of knowing that in ancient times they used ocre to draw on cave walls
How were drums used in ancient times and how are they used nowadays?
Most drums are still used exactly the same way they were used in ancient times in festivals, music, communication and battle marches. The differences between then and now are that the variety of drums have increased and most were incorporated into modern day music.
What is it called ancient tool of telling time?
Sun dials have been used since ancient times as a way of telling time. u r a nerd hahahahhahahhahahaha lol
Is Some people of ancient times used cubits is this complete predicates?
Your question is written in such out-of-the-way English that it's hard to know what you are asking. Cubits were used widely in the Middle East in ancient times. A cubit is approx 20 inches, or half a metre, but it varied in different areas.
When was tools invented?
Forms of tools have been used since ancient times. Therefore there is not a way to know for certain who created the first tools.
Is the shaduf made the same way today as in ancient times?
nooo
When were bandages made?
bandage likely existed way over prehistoric times although fabrics were not used but plants and such are the materials way before fabric. Bandages has been there in ancient times 100b.c 400b.c in the bible and most specially in Egypt where mummys exist, Ancient Egyptian embalmers were highly skilled in the art of bandaging.
When was the first signet ring created?
The Signet ring stretches way back in history. It is mentioned in the Bible several times as well. In early times they were used by Ancient Egypt to mark important documents.
Is it true that Slavery had existed since the ancient Greek and Roman times?
Slavery has existed since way before the ancient Greek and Roman times. It is not known when the practice began, but every ancient society had slaves and their economies were dependent on them.
What is one way stars were used in Mesopotamia?
centered around ancient
