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Class: 5 Chapter: 11 (Simple Machines)

This document discusses simple machines. It defines simple machines as machines with few parts like spoons and forks, while complex machines combine simple machines and have multiple parts like clocks. It describes the three types of levers - first order levers have the fulcrum between the load and effort, second order levers have the load between the fulcrum and effort, and third order levers have the effort between the fulcrum and load. Examples of other simple machines discussed include inclined planes, wheels and axles, wedges, and pulleys. The document provides examples for each type of simple machine and their various uses.

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Class: 5 Chapter: 11 (Simple Machines)

This document discusses simple machines. It defines simple machines as machines with few parts like spoons and forks, while complex machines combine simple machines and have multiple parts like clocks. It describes the three types of levers - first order levers have the fulcrum between the load and effort, second order levers have the load between the fulcrum and effort, and third order levers have the effort between the fulcrum and load. Examples of other simple machines discussed include inclined planes, wheels and axles, wedges, and pulleys. The document provides examples for each type of simple machine and their various uses.

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Class: 5 Chapter: 11 (Simple Machines)

A. Tick the correct answer. 1. Write the difference between simple and complex
1. Which of the following is lever of first order? machines.
b. Scissor Answer: The machines that are simple and do not have
2. Which of the following is a class II lever? many working parts are called simple machines. example-
a. Bottle opener spoon, fork.
3. Which of the following is not an example of a wedge? Complex machines are a combination of two or more simple
d. Screw driver machines and have working parts. example- clock, washing
4. ___ is a wheel with a grooved rim with a rope. machine.
a. Pulley 2. Discuss the types of levers with suitable examples.
Answer: on the basis of the position of fulcrum, load and
B. Define the following. effort ,there are three types of lever.
1. Lever a. Lever of first order has fulcrum located in between the load
Answer: A lever is a rigid rod arranged in such a manner that and the effort. example- a pair of scissors, see-saw.
it can move freely around a fixed point. it consists of three b. Lever of second order has load located in between the
parts- fulcrum (F), load(L) and effort(E) fulcrum and the effort. example- bottle opener, nut cracker.
2. Machine c. Lever of third order has effort located in between the
answer: machines are simple devices or tools that make our fulcrum and the load. example- a fishing rod, broom.
work easier, faster and better. They reduce our efforts and 3. What is an inclined plane? give two examples.
save time in completing a work. Machines can be simple or Answer: an inclined plane is a simple machine having a flat
complex. surface in which one end is higher than other. example-
3. Pulley staircase, slide.
Answer: a Pulley is a wheel with a grooved rim with a rope 4. For what purpose do we use a wheel and axle
that can be used to lift heavy loads. arrangement? give an example.
4. Fulcrum Answer: A wheel and an axle together make a simple
Answer: Fulcrum is the fixed point around which the rod in a machine. it can be used to lift a heavy load by applying a
lever moves. small effort.
5. Screw example- bicycle wheel.
answer: A Screw is an inclined plane wrapped around a 5. What is a wedge? give two examples.
cylinder. They are used to hold things together. Answer: a wedge is a combination of two inclined planes
forming a triangle. example- knives and axes.
C. Write two example of:
1. Lever of first order- Scissors, See-saw 6. What are the uses of a pulley?
2. Lever of second order- Bottle opener, Nut cracker Answer: Pulleys can be used for different purposes. a single
3. Wedge- Axe, Knife fixed Pulley is used to draw water from wells, raise or lower
flags and to draw curtains. A movable pulley is used to lift
D. Answer the following questions: heavy loads.

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~ TANIA MONDAL

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