Simple Machines By Greg Corder
Table of Contents Work Levers (1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd Class) Inclined Plane Screw and Wedge Pulleys Wheel and Axle Sources
Work = Force X Distance Simple machines conserve work! That means that you get back the same work from the machine that you put in. For example, Work = Force X Distance
In other words:
The 6 Simple Machines!
1 st Class Lever See-saw, crowbar, etc
2 nd Class Lever Wheelbarrow, door, etc.
3 rd Class Lever Fishing pole, broom, bat, golf club, etc.
Inclined Plane Ramp, Stairs, etc.
Wedge and Screw Doorstop, nail, chisel, etc. Corkscrew, nut/bolt, etc.
Pulleys Elevator, flagpole, etc.
Wheel and Axle Doorknob, screwdriver, pencil sharpener
Sources Toolbox.htmlhttp:// Toolbox.html Ch06WrkEnrg/levers.htmlhttp://oldsci.eiu.edu/Physics/DDavis/3050/ Ch06WrkEnrg/levers.html e/simpmach.htmhttp:// e/simpmach.htm machines/Levers.shtmlhttp:// machines/Levers.shtml