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Wheels/Rollers/Drive Systems
Study Sheet
1. List some characteristics unique to Wheels and unique to Rollers. Then list a few examples of these simple machines in the world around you! Wheels Rollers - always have an axle - sometimes have an axle - turn corners easily - dont turn corners easily - used mainly for vehicles or - used mainly for flattening or pulleys/gears spreading - shorter cylinder - longer cylinder - less friction - more friction - typically not attached to the object being moved Examples steering wheel bicycle wheel pulley car wheel Examples rolling pin paint roller lint roller luggage carrier at airport

2. Draw a belt drive system, and a gear drive system. Label the driver wheel and the direction of rotation for each. Belt Drive System: Gear Drive System:

D D
(The driver wheel is the wheel which is connected to the motor)

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3. Three Types of Pulley Systems Name of Pulley 1. FIXED Diagram Whats the Benefit? -Changes the direction of force -Does NOT reduce force needed to lift

2. MOVING

-Reduces the force needed to lift

3. COMBINATION

-Changes the direction of force AND reduces the force needed to lift

4. If you could create a question about Wheels and Levers for your checkup, what would you ask? Be sure to include an answer. Think of what you believe is important to know about simple machines! Q: Questions will vary.

A: Answers will vary.

Name: _____________ 5. Draw and label a lever system which would: Make the load lighter to lift: Load Effort

Fulcrum Move something a far distance: Load

Effort

Fulcrum Make the load feel exactly the same weight: Load Effort

Fulcrum

6. What mnemonic helps you remember the three classes of levers? List the mnemonic, explain the 3 types, and give one example of each.

Frogs Class 1 Lever Fulcrum in the middle See Saw Lay Class 2 Lever Load in the middle Wheelbarrow Eggs Class 3 Lever Effort in the middle Tongs