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Simple Machines — PHYSICS STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6PHYSICSSimple Machines3 Marks
Question
Name six simple machines. Give an example of each machine.
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Answer

Simple Machines and their examples are as follows:
  1. The lever: Examples are a crowbar, claw hammer, a pair of pliers, etc.
  2. The Inclined plane: Examples are ramp, staircase, hilly roads, etc.
  3. The wedge: Examples are knife, axe, plough, nail, etc.
  4. Screw: Examples are A screw.
  5. The wheel and axle: Examples are steering wheel of a car, bicycle pedal, etc.
  6. The pulley: Examples are a pulley used in raising a load.

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