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Why is the mechanical efficiency of most compound machines lower than most simple machines?
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∙ 12y ago
It is lower because compound machines have more moving parts that a simple machine does.
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∙ 12y ago
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Levers have a greater mechanical efficiency that other simple machines because?
They have to overcome less friction
Simple machines increase mechanical?
Simple machines increase mechanical advantage.
How many simple machines are needed to make a compound machine?
6 simple machines.
A combination of simple machines is what kind of machine?
a compound machine is a combination of simple machines
Why is a screw a simple machine and not a compound machine?
Compound machines are things that are made up of 1 or more simple machines. A screw isn't made up of any simple machines unless you count the screw as a simple machine.
Why do levers have a greater mechanical efficiency than simple machines?
The transmission lever is very simple and there is no friction.
Levers have a greater mechanical efficiency that other simple machines because?
They have to overcome less friction
How do you find mechanical advantage of a compound machine?
you have to multiply the individual mechanical advantages of all the simple machines that make up the compound machine.
How do you find the mechanical advantage of compound machine?
you have to multiply the individual mechanical advantages of all the simple machines that make up the compound machine.
How do you find the mechanical advantage of a compound machine?
you have to multiply the individual mechanical advantages of all the simple machines that make up the compound machine.
Simple machines increase mechanical?
Simple machines increase mechanical advantage.
What is a coumpound machine?
A compound machine consists of two or more simple machines put together. In fact, most machines are compound machines. Compound machines can do more difficult jobs than simple machines alone. Their mechanical advantage is far greater, too. Some examples are a pair of scissors and a bicycle.
How does the machanical advantage of a compound machine relate to the mechanical advantages of the simple machines that make the compound machine?
It is the product of those of the component parts
What do simple and compound machines do?
Whatsimple and compound machines do astronauts use?
How many simple machines are needed to make a compound machines?
6 simple machines.
What compound machines has 4 simple machines?
A drill
What simple and compound machines do astronauts use?
Whatsimple and compound machines do astronauts use?
