WASSCE Physics · Mechanics — Motion & Forces
Simple Machines
Levers, pulleys, wheel and axle, inclined planes, and gears — with mechanical advantage and efficiency.
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Across the topic: 10 sections · 6 worked examples · 3 diagrams
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2 lessons · 15 min
- 1Machines: mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, levers and pulleys8 minFree8 minFree
3 worked examples · 2 diagrams
- 2Inclined plane, screw jack, gears and the hydraulic press7 min Plan7 min Plan
- The inclined plane
- The wheel and axle
- The screw and the screw jack
- Gears
- The hydraulic press
- Experiment: MA and efficiency against load
3 worked examples · 1 diagram
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