Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
What is the purpose of a machine?
Advertisements
Solution
The purpose of a machine is:
(i) To multiply force
(ii) To obtain a gain or decrease in speed
(iii) To change to direction of application of force in a convenient direction
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
A scissor is a _________ multiplier
Two forces each of 5N act vertically upwards and downwards respectively on the two ends of a uniform metre rule which is placed at its mid-point as shown in the diagram. Determine the magnitude of the resultant moment of these forces about the midpoint.
Draw a diagram to show how a single pulley can be used so as to have its ideal M.A= 2.
State four ways in which machines are useful to us.
State the incorrect statement:
A force of 5 kgf is required to cut a metal sheet. A pair of shears used for cutting the metal sheet has its blades 5 cm long, while its handles is 10 cm long. What effort is needed to cut the sheet?
Work is the application of a ....... through a distance.
Complete the following sentence :
Mechanical advantage = ___________ × velocity ratio
Complete the following sentence :
A scissors is a ___________ multiplier.
Name a machine which can be used to multiply force and change the direction of force applied.
