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B3 Simple Machines
Here are introduced the classical simple machines.
Articles
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Title
B3-01: LEVER AND LOADED WAGON
Demonstrate the mechanical advantage of a lever
B3-02: LEVERS - THREE CLASSES
Demonstrate the three classes of levers
B3-03: LEVER - WRECKING BAR
Demonstrate the mechanical advantage of a lever
B3-12 PULLEY - MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE
Illustrate pulley systems
B3-14: EQUILIBRIUM PARADOX - SCALES AND PULLEY
Counterintuitive demonstration involving pulley system
B3-15: FOOL'S TACKLE
Illustrate analysis of forces in a pulley system
B3-21: CHISEL AS WEDGE
Demonstrate the mechanical advantage of a wedge
B3-23: Worm Gear
Illustrate mechanical advantage