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A wheelbarrow is neither a wedge nor a screw. It is a simple machine that uses the lever principle to help lift and transport heavy loads. The wheel and axle on the wheelbarrow also help to make it easier to move loads over a distance.

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Explain how a wedge and a screw are related to the inclined plane?

A wedge is a type of inclined plane that has two inclined surfaces meeting at a sharp edge. The screw is a type of inclined plane wrapped around a cylindrical shaft. Both the wedge and the screw utilize the principle of an inclined plane to multiply force and make it easier to perform tasks like splitting wood with a wedge or holding materials together with a screw.


What is one example of a lever is it a wedge or a wheelbarrow?

A wheelbarrow is an example of a lever. The handles act as the lever arm, the wheel is the fulcrum, and the load (e.g., dirt, rocks) is placed in the bin. Levers are simple machines that can help reduce the effort needed to lift heavy objects.


Is a wheel barrel a wedge lever or pulley?

A wheelbarrow is a type of lever, specifically a class 2 lever, where the "fulcrum" is at one end, the effort (you pushing down on the handles) is at the other end, and the load (the weight you're carrying) is in the middle. It does not incorporate a wedge or a pulley in its basic design.


What are the eight types of simple machines?

Eight types of simple machines are wheel & axel, pulley, lever, screw, wedge, inclined plane, gears, and screw


Compare a wedge and a screw with an inclined plane?

A wedge is made up of two inclined planes joined together to form a sharp edge, used for splitting objects apart. A screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder, allowing it to convert rotational force into linear motion or vice versa. Both the wedge and screw are essentially variations of the inclined plane, leveraging its principle to perform different mechanical tasks efficiently.