Application of Simple Machines in Everyday Life - JSS1 Basic technology Lesson Note
Simple machines are the unsung heroes of our daily lives, seamlessly integrated into countless objects and processes:
- Levers: From seesaws at the playground to crowbars in construction, levers are everywhere. They're the reason we can lift heavy objects with ease and exert precision control over delicate tools.
- Pulleys: Look up, and you might spot pulleys in action—lifting weights in gyms, operating elevators in buildings, or hoisting sails on ships. Their ability to distribute force and change the direction of motion makes them indispensable in various industries.
- Gears: Gears quietly power our world, from bicycles and cars to industrial machinery and clocks. They transmit motion, control speed, and amplify torque, ensuring smooth and efficient operation in diverse applications.