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Simple Machines (engineering)
A simple machine is a mechanical device that can help you change the force applied to help do more work easier. There are six simple machines: Wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw.
1,499 Questions
Is a declined plane a simple machine?
No, a declined plane is an expensive gift that you turned down. Why did you do that?
Example of a lever.
What kind of simple machine is a toothbrush?
A toothbrush is not a simple machine, it does not work on the principle of levers, effort, and load.
It's not a machine at all in mathematical terms. A "machine" is that which performs "work", i.e. transfers or converts energy.
You arm moving the toothbrush is a machine by this definition, however.
What are good spelling words for a fifth grader?
Compound Machines, inclined planes, risistance force.... I don't even know how to spell some of these. Challenge the young children!!
What is a Roll Forming Machine used for?
A roll forming machine is commonly used for bending sheet metal and is very useful for making uniform parts for things such as automobiles. There is also a wide variety of patterns that are possible to make by using this machine such as stars or hearts.
What are the machines used to dispense pinkberry?
The machines used at Pinkberry are frozen yogurt dispensers.
What type of machine would a stapler inclined plane wedge screw pulley wheel and axle lever?
A stapler is a compound machine.
It is made up of a lever and a wedge.
Who made the abacus and what other machines did he or she made?
the chinese and they made the wheel barrow
What professions use laser cutting machines?
Most professions involved in the use of laser cutters are in the manufacturing field by Tool Engineers and trained Operators. However, laser cutting machines are also used in Architecture, Carpentry or woodworking, Ceramics, and IT industries.
How machines make work easier?
Simple machines using pulleys and levers, make the work easier by using mechanical advantage. The input force is less than the output, but spead over a larger distance and time.
Other machines harness engines and motors, to take over the human input. The motors and engines need a separate source of energy.
Did Leonardo Da Vinci know about simple machines?
His knowledge surpassed simple machines. He conceptualised a helicopter, a tank, concentrated solar power and a calculator; to name but a few. Most people today would not have the faintest idea how a helicopter works and as for solar power, electricity had not even been invented yet and Da Vinci already had ideas for it.
How do you remove a ball type handle faucet?
Under the index button there shold be a screw , loosen the screw and take off the handle
What three traits do all machines have in common?
they all do something, they have gears, they can't think, AI is probably impossible unless you want to create an organic
