It is a lever
A lever
Simple machines usually decrease the amount of force needed and therefore making work easier. In some cases speed is traded like a baseball bat. It is called a third class lever. A simple pulley doesn't change the force but does change the direction.
Simple machine, lever
You take a wood or metal rod then form it in to a bat shape. Click on the 'How to Make a Baseball Bat' link below to read a simple explanation of how to make your own baseball bat.
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because it helps umaneuver things out of your way
A baseball bat and tennis racket can be considered simple machines because they function as levers. In both cases, the handle acts as the fulcrum, and the applied force at one end is transferred to the other end, allowing for an amplified force to hit a ball. This lever action enables players to generate greater speed and power with less effort. Additionally, their design enhances the efficiency of striking by optimizing the angle and force applied.
Yes. It has more moving parts.
A baseball bat is a third-class lever because the effort force (your hands pushing on the bat) is between the fulcrum (the point where the bat rests on your shoulder) and the resistance force (the ball being hit).
1. Wedge- Helps to cut or split things. Ex. scissors blades, ax, and hoe 2. Levers- Helps move things with less force. Ex. shovel, seesaw, baseball bat, pulling end of a hammer