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MACHINES
                                                                                          MACHINES
                                                                                          MESIN

                             Complex Machines


                      Some tools are much easier to use to do work when a number of
                      simple machines are combined. Observe the situations below.

                                               The two scissor blades are two wedges that are attached
                          How does this        using a screw. The screw becomes the fulcrum for the two
                          pair of scissors     wedges. Hence, it is much easier to use the scissors through
                          function?            the lever system.



                                                                                   A pair of scissors is a
                                                                                   combination of three
                                                                                   simple machines. There
                                                                                   is a wedge, a screw, and
                                                                                   a lever. This combination
                                                                                   facilitates cutting.






                                                    The combination of simple machines such as the
                                                    wedge, screw, and lever makes the scissors a
                                                    complex machine. What will happen if the screw on
                                                    the scissors is removed? Why?


                        Look at the pictures below. Identify the
                        simple machines found in these tools.


                                                                             Why is this object
                                                                             a complex machine?
















                            pencil sharpener                  compasses                    toy car


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