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What do you call the thing being lifted?
the load
Is a red wire positive or negative?
Positive
Is the light on or off?
Off
What is this?
circuit
What are on this ship?
Shipping containers
What is a pulley?
a kind of lever
What is this?
lever
What is this?
dock crane
Name 3 things we see in our lives that use pulleys
clothesline, blinds, flagpoles, cranes, old water wells, window washers
What material is makes the best pulleys and gears? Give 2 reasons why.
Metal - smooth, strong, durable, reduces friction, lasts long, doesn't break
What is the purpose of a pulley?
To make work easier.
What force is caused by objects rubbing together?
friction
What is the disadvantage of a movable pulley?
You have to pull up
What is the benefit of a movable pulley?
It makes lifting the load easier - it uses half of the effort force
What is the disadvantage of a fixed pulley?
The effort force is the same - it doesn't decrease the effort force.
What is the benefit of a fixed pulley?
It changes the direction of the effort force - you pull down which is easier
What is a pulley?
A grooved wheel, with a rope, chain or belt that passes around it.