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प्रश्न
What is meant by simple machines?
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उत्तर
Machines that have only one or two parts are called simple machines. Their structure is easy to understand and use. Examples include the nail cutter, bottle opener, and wheel used to push loads, etc.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following.
What do you understand by a complex machine?
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(i) Draw a string around the pulleys. Also show the place and direction in which the effort is applied.
(ii) What is the velocity ratio of the system?
(iii) What is the mechanical advantage of the system?
(iv) What assumption do you make in arriving at your answer in part (iii)?
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(i) greater than 1.
(ii) Equal to 1.
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An axe
