Simple Machines Continued: Wheel and Axles & Pulleys Questions
Wheel and Axles
1.
List three types of simple machines that are
used for transmitting rotational motion. (p. 18)
2.
What is the MA for all these groups of machines?
3.
In these groups of machines the
__________________ must move over a greater _______________ than the
_________________. (p. 18)
4.
Briefly explain what the two main parts of a
wheel and axle system are. Include a quick sketch. (p. 18 / figure 1)
5.
Answer the question below figure 2. (p. 18)
6.
List four or more examples of common
wheel-and-axle systems. (p. 18)
7.
Explain how one of the three systems from the
previous question work. (p. 18)
8.
Wheel and axle system can change: rotary
movement into ___________ movement OR rotary movement into
_____________________ OR linear motion into _______________ (p. 18)
9.
Solve for the velocity ratio in figure 3. (p.
18 / p. 12 – formula)
Pulley Systems
