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machines
In this physics unit we have to lift a one kilogram object to a height of 20 centimeters off the table using a single strand of thread.

Building Big Things
Textbook
(click here to download)
Children with scale and weight Construction_Equipment_GRAPHIC
Image of weight
1000g Mass
Spring Scale
image of scale
In this dead lift, the thread will break. We have to figure out how to lift this object. Using the simple machines in this unit, we may obtain the knowledge and means by which we can make this happen.
Image of a cart
Dynamics Cart
image of a pully [no.1]
Pulley
image of a pully [no.2]
Pulley
(Type 2)
Ring Stand
image of ramp with bars and clamps

Inclined Plane
meter stick

forces

inclined planes

levers

pulleys

screw

wheel and axle
careers