Gears and pulleys

Here is a lab for gears and pulleys that we did this week.  Lean all about mechanical advantage by testing out some of the equipment in class.

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For teachers the worksheet is available for download HERE in English or French

Driver and driven

Speed ration and direction of rotation

Direct lift - 500g = 50N

Fixed pulley - Changes direction of the force, MA = 1

Movable pulley - MA of 2 = Force advantage

Mixed Pulley - MA = 2, Force advantage and changes direction of the force

Block and tackle - MA <1 - Force advantage.  Every time the cord goes around the movable pulley the mechanical advantage doubles.