Work & Simple Machines II

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Which of the following simple machines is used to help the can-opener revolve around the top of the can while opening it?

Which is NOT an example of a complex machine?

Which of the following tools can be used to measure the force used to lift an object?

The fixed point that a lever pivots around is called the

To puncture a can, a can-opener relies on a sharp wedge. The wedge is a variation of which simple machine?

Because it uses several simple machines to complete its task, the can opener can be referred to as what?

Which of the following is NOT a simple machine that uses a pulley or pulley system?

If a load is too heavy to push up an inclined plane, which of the following reccommendations could you make to help?