Motion, energy and force. Simple machines /

The various types of simple machines are described, as is their effect on work and power. Students will learn how to calculate work and power and determine how these principles apply to common activities. Other terminology includes: joule, watt, efficiency, mechanical advantage, screw, inclined plan...

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Other Authors: Jerome, Brian A. (Producer), Keck, Nina (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Brandon, VT : Visual Learning Systems, 2000.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Summary:The various types of simple machines are described, as is their effect on work and power. Students will learn how to calculate work and power and determine how these principles apply to common activities. Other terminology includes: joule, watt, efficiency, mechanical advantage, screw, inclined plane, lever, fulcrum, wedge, pulley, wheel and axle.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (21 minutes)
Playing Time:00:20:15