Name: ______________________________________________________
Block: _________
Guided Notes
Physical Sciences
Simple Machines
List the 6 types of simple machines: _________________ , __________________ ,
__________________ , __________________ , __________________ , _________________
Simple Machine
Inclined Plane
Wedge
Screw
Lever
Wheel and Axle
Pulley
Definition
Drawing
Name: ______________________________________________________
Block: _________
Directions: Circle and label what simple machines are present in the following objects.
Define mechanical advantage: ___________________________________________________
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Practice problems:
Directions: Find the mechanical advantage of the following simple machines
Mechanical advantage (MA) = ____________
Mechanical advantage = ______________
MA = ______________
MA = _____________
MA = ____________
Name: ______________________________________________________
Block: _________
Directions: Draw a lever 1 meter long that has a mechanical advantage of 3 in the space
below. Label the distances to the pivot.
Directions: Draw a pulley system with a mechanical advantage of 3 in the space below. What
force would you have to apply to lift a 300 N load with this setup?
Applied force = ____________
Name: ______________________________________________________
Block: _________
Define work: __________________________________________________________________
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Directions: Write about or draw a picture of a time that you did work in the space below.