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Simple Machines

ICSE · Class 5 · Science

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Key Topics to Revise

1

What Are Simple Machines?

  • Simple machines are basic mechanical devices that help us apply force easily.
  • They do not use electricity or fuel — just human effort.
  • They make work easier by changing the direction or amount of force.
2

Types of Simple Machines

  • There are six types of simple machines: Lever, Inclined Plane, Screw, Wedge, Wheel and Axle, and Pulley.
  • Each type works differently but all help reduce effort.
3

Levers and Their Types

  • All levers have three parts: Fulcrum, Load, and Effort.
  • Based on the position of these parts, levers are of three classes: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3.
  • Class 1: Fulcrum in the middle (e.g., seesaw, scissors).

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Key Concepts

Simple machines are basic mechanical toolsA lever is a long rodAn inclined plane is a slopingA screw is an inclined planeA wedge is made of two

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