In this course you will learn about:
This video explains about coefficient, constant, variable and exponents. Useful for introductions to the topic and/or extension work.
The amount of effort saved when using machines is called mechanical advantage (MA). Simple machines use mechanical advantage as a key property to their functionality, helping humans perform tasks that would require more force than a person could produce. We will use the lever as an example of a simple machine to illustrate the concept of mechanical advantage.
This video explains how to find factors.
An image that illustrates light reflecting off a plain mirror.
In this unit we will learn how these factors can affect the output of a simple machine. We will also learn about the difference between ideal mechanical advantage (IMA) and actual mechanical advantage (AMA), and how to apply your knowledge to calculate the efficiency of various simple machines.
Video 1: Introduces the concept of prime factorisation
Video 2: Examples of prime factorisation
Video 3: Common mistakes made relating to prime factorisation
By the end of this course you will:
What are simple machines? Simple machines are tools that make work easier. They have few or no moving parts. These machines use energy to do work with one movement. They make our work easier by letting us use less mechanical effort to move an object.
