Question
(a) Name six simple machines.
(b) Give one practical example of each machine named in (a).
(b) Give one practical example of each machine named in (a).
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Answer
(a) Inclined plane, pulley, wedge, screw, wheel and axle, and lever are examples of simple machines.
(b) Inclined plane - A ramp, Pulley Single fixed pulley, Lever-Handle of water pump, Screw A jack screw, Wedge An axe, Wheel and axle - Screw driver
(b) Inclined plane - A ramp, Pulley Single fixed pulley, Lever-Handle of water pump, Screw A jack screw, Wedge An axe, Wheel and axle - Screw driver
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