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an inclined plane. Take out the steps on a staircase. It looks like a line that goes up at an angle right? That's basically what in inclined plane is. It is a basic function that exerts smaller amounts of energy over a longer period of time. In simpler terms, it makes going upstairs easier than climbing a ladder to the upper floor.
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What kind of simple machine is staircase?
A staircase is considered a compound machine because it consists of multiple simple machines (such as inclined planes) working together to make it easier to move between different levels.
Is a staircase a example of a lever?
The stairs alone are not. A lever is a simple machine that is used to lift an object up easier because instead of pulling up against gravity you are pushing down with it but still lifting the same weight. A lever needs to have a pivot point which stairs don't have. This pivot point is called the fulcrum. Stairs are actually considered an incline plane, another type of simple machine.
A machine that uses only one movement is a?
A simple machine.
Force applied to a simple machine is called what?
The force applied to a simple machine is called the input force or effort force. It is the force that is exerted by a person or machine to operate the simple machine.
Is a knife a compound machine or a simple machine?
A knife is classified as a simple machine because it has only one function or movement, which is to cut or slice through objects. It utilizes a straight blade for this purpose, making it an example of a simple machine known as a wedge.
