Simple Machines Event Knowledge of 5 simple machines
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Simple Machines Event Knowledge of 5 simple machines Levers (first, second, or third class) Pulley system Wheels and axle Inclined plane Wedge Written test & activites Build a construction to determine an unknown mass R. J. Fisher Science Olympiad Team 2015
What Is A Simple Machine? Mechanical device for applying force Make physical jobs easier Change the magnitude or direction of the force R. J. Fisher Science Olympiad Team 2015
Written Test & Activities Ideal mechanical advantage (IMA) Actual mechanical advantage (AMA) Efficiency Work Torque Power History R. J. Fisher Science Olympiad Team 2015
Construction Need 2015 Rules Lever testing Using a pre-built lever to determine the ratio of 3 separate unknown masses to each other R. J. Fisher Science Olympiad Team 2015
How Do I Prepare? Learn about the types of simple machines Build your construction Practice tests R. J. Fisher Science Olympiad Team 2015
The Competition (from Trial) Determine the IMA, AMA, and/or efficiency for 4 simple machines Stations One station has combination of machines used in series Determine the overall IMA, AMA, and efficiency Solve a problem using the machine in specific way Machines may be hidden from student’s view Reasonable access provided to input and output connections of machines R. J. Fisher Science Olympiad Team 2015
