Mechanics: State, evaluate and apply mechanical advantage
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 2.4: State, evaluate and apply mechanical advantage
Learning outcomes
- Define torque and identify its application in simple machines.
- Describe and identify the mechanical advantage in a wheel and axle.
- Define a pulley and distinguish between fixed and movable pulleys.
- Identify and describe the mechanical advantage of a pulley system.
- Define gears and gear trains and distinguish between the use of gears and pulleys.
- Analyse and apply law (equation) of simple machines on pulleys (hoist) to determine the mechanical advantage.
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Define torque.
- Identify the application of torque in simple machines.
- Describe and identify the mechanical advantage in a wheel and axle.
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Define a pulley.
- Distinguish between fixed and movable pulleys.
- Identify and describe the mechanical advantage of a pulley system.
- Analyse and apply law (equation) of simple machines on pulleys (hoist) to determine the mechanical advantage.
Unit 3 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Define gears and gear trains.
- Distinguish between the use of gears and pulleys.
