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Mechanical Jeopardy !. Mechanical Jeopardy !. Define Work. Work is exerting force on an object that causes it to move some distance. What is the Formula for Work?. Work = Force x Distance. Explain why carrying your books to class is NOT doing work.
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Work is exerting force on an object that causes it to move some distance.
The direction of the force on your books (upwards) is not the direction your books move in.
Mr. Antonello asks you to help him lift a 23N bag of sand from the gym 6m upstairs to the science room. How much work must you do? Include units!
W = F x D W = 23N x 6m W = 138N.m or Joules Back to Menu Final Jeopardy
Machines enable you to do work in a way that is easier or more effective.
Inclined Plane Wedge Screw Lever Pulley Wheel & Axel
Mechanical Advantage = Output Force Input Force
Using the formula for Work, explain how a simple machine like a ramp can make work easier.
W = FxD By increasing the distance (D), you decrease the force (F) needed to do the same amount of work (W). Back to Menu Final Jeopardy
A wedge is thick at one end and thins to an edge at the other.
This screwdriver is an example of a Wheel & Axel. Wheel Axel
The wheel is larger than the axel. When you turn the wheel, it multiplies your force on the axel and increases distance. Back to Menu Final Jeopardy
What is the name of this simple machine? How is it easier than using stairs?
What are 2 ways that you can change a ramp to increase its mechanical advantage?
MA = Length of incline Height of incline Increase ramp length or lower ramp height.
Describe how the pulley in this picture works. What is its mechanical advantage?
Pulling down on one end causes the other to rise. The MA is 1, since it only changes the direction of force. Back to Menu Final Jeopardy
Name this simple machine and the two simple machines that combine to form it?
What is the triangular rock in the above picture called called?
Increasethe distance of Input force from fulcrum. Decreasethe distance of Output force from fulcrum. Back to Menu Final Jeopardy
60 30 10 How does a soap dispenser work?
Pressing down ejects stored soap and injects air in, increasing pressure. A spring lifts the pump back up, creating a vacuum from the pressure. The pressure draws more soap into the tube for the next pump.