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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 simple machine is jelly?

Jelly itself is not a simple machine, but it can be associated with the concept of a "lever" in terms of how it is used in cooking and serving. For instance, when you use a spoon to scoop jelly from a jar, the spoon acts as a lever, allowing you to lift and transfer the jelly with less effort. Additionally, jelly might be associated with other simple machines in the kitchen, like a pulley if you consider the way jars are sometimes opened or stored.

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