Work and Simple Machines
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze how simple machines reduce the force required to perform work by increasing the distance over which the force is applied.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "work" in a scientific context and provide an example.
2. Explain how a simple machine can change the magnitude of a force.
3. Describe the relationship between the force applied and the distance over which it is applied when using a simple machine to perform work.
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