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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
What is a major mechanical limitation of lever systems?
Levers are limited in how far the effort force or resistance can move. Other simple machines can overcome this limitation, such as the wheel and axle.
How do coinstar machines work?
At the kiosk choose "Get cash," then pour in your coins. Take your receipt to the checkout & get your cash. A 10.9% service fee applies. Fees may vary by location.
What kind of simple machine is a staple gun?
the type of simple machine a staple gun in a .................... you figure out....... you were not born for nothing
How many simple machines are in wire cutters?
Two levers in the form of handles, two wedges in the form of blades and another lever in the form of a rotating attachment point
What simple machine is a nutcracker an example of?
it is a third class lever which means the input force is between the fulcrum and the load.
Is screw jack reversible machine?
Screw jack is a non reversible machine,as it does not return to its original position even after the load is applied
Is the boat motor a simple machine?
There are some boat's with simple motors, some small fishing boats, however most boats have motors much like a car's engine. Some of the big boats, cruise lines or similar, will have motors larger than most vehicles.
What type of levers are on a bike?
Brake levers and gear levers.
The pedals are also a sort of lever.
What would someone use a banding machine for?
Someone uses a banding machine for strapping purposes. It is also used for packaging the products. There are metal banding machine, plastic banding machine, steel banding machine, paper banding machine, hand-held banding machine and edge banding machine.
Machines are inanimate. Machines do not eat, sleep, rest, breathe, and they do not have a heart beat. Machines are just objects, inanimate objects for the use of humans.
What is the function of the simple pulley machine?
The function of the simple pulley machine is the transfer the amount of force by utilizing a cable of sorts to lift while the other side is pulled. Simply put, when on side is pulled down, the other side is lifted.
What type of simple machine is a the narrow bow of a boat?
I suppose the narrow bow of a boat is a wedge
How do you make a simple machine windmill?
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Take the propeller off the flower. The flower's propeller will be used to spin the axle. A propeller from a larger pinwheel flower is best.
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Place the spools between the plastic sheets and glue them on. These small spools should go at the corner of the plastic. Use super glue to attach the spools, and let it dry. This will serve as the casing for the windmill generator.
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Measure the metal rod and drill holes in the plastic. The metal rod will go through the hole. Make sure the holes are perfectly aligned on both sides. Place the rod through the holes in the plastic.
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Place the magnets in the casing. They should have enough space to rotate freely around the axle that will spin the magnets. Attach the magnets together using spacers. If there is not enough space between the spacers to insert the axle, the magnets are useless to generate electric current.
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Put the rod in the hole. Wrap the wire around the generator. Wrap the wire around the casing 225 to 300 times.
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Attach the propeller to the axle. The propeller from the wind decoration should be large enough to catch the wind. Place the propeller on a metal rod, and apply superglue.
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Remove insulation from the wires. Attach the leads to the end of the low voltage and amperage light bulb.
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Place the generator in a breeze. See if the wind can provide enough power to light the bulb. (If there is not enough wind, electrical current can be generated by manually spinning the axle rapidly.
Tips & Warnings
- Because the wind is not always available, the propeller may not rotate the magnet quickly enough to light even a small electrical light bulb.
What simple machine are the blades on a pair of scissors?
The scissors as a whole would be a lever, but the blades in particular are wedges - an inclined plane if you will.
The scissors' blades are sharpened into wedges, and the arms that are squeezed together are levers.
Which of the following is a simple machine check all that apply?
A brick isn't a machine. The others are all simple machines; the only one that's not called by the same name is the screw (which is a form of inclined plane).
