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Need a Lift Try a Pulley!
Jessi and Squeaks just got a new telescope, and they can't wait to check out the night sky! But there's just one problem: it's too heavy to bring up the stairs into the observatory! Join them as they learn about a simple machine that can...
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Work Done by Tension: Pulling a Cart Up an Incline with a Pulley
This physics problem demonstrates how to calculate the work done by the tension force as a cart is pulled up an incline using a rope and pulley system. It covers concepts of work, tension, and inclined planes.
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Solving Physics Numerical: Rotational Motion with a Falling Block and Pulley
This video walks through a numerical problem involving rotational motion, specifically calculating acceleration, angular acceleration, and tension in a system with a falling block and a rotating pulley
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Energy Conservation Principle: Mass on a Table with a Spring and Pulley
This video illustrates the energy conservation principle by solving a physics problem involving a mass connected to a spring on a table, which then pulls a hanging mass via a pulley. It demonstrates how to calculate the speed of the mass...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Six Simple Machines
In this video, students will learn about six simple machines: lever, inclined plane, wedge, wheel and axle, pulley, and screw. They will understand the basic principles of how these machines work and how they can make our lives easier by...
Flipping Physics
An incline, 2 masses, and a pulley. What could be more fun?
A 55 g mass is attached to a light string, which is placed over a frictionless, massless pulley, and attached to a 199 g block which is on a board inclined at 39.3° as shown. Assuming the block starts at rest and the μk between the...
Ivydale Science & Technology Service
How to make a pulley driven electric car
This designs uses pulleys to increase the turning force (and reduce the speed) of the driven axle. A very small pulley is fitted to the motor and a larger pulley to the axle - connected together with an elastic band. The design features...
Ivydale Science & Technology Service
Pulleys
A basic guide to using pulleys to make moving toys and models in schools plus a demonstration showing how they can be used to create mechanical advantage.
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Why Snatch Blocks are AWESOME (How Pulleys Work) - Smarter Every Day 228
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Types of Simple Machines
Dr. Forrester discusses various types of simple machines, such as the lever, pulley, wedge, wheel and axle, screw, and inclined plane.
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Free Body Diagram Physics: How to Analyze
Master the skill of drawing Free Body Diagrams (FBDs) to solve force-related problems in mechanics. Learn the 3-step FBD method, explore pulley problems, and apply Newton’s laws with clarity and confidence
NASA
Tower Extension Test a Success for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
To test the James Webb Space Telescope’s readiness for its journey in space, technicians successfully commanded it to deploy and extend a critical part of the observatory known as the Deployable Tower Assembly....
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Investigating the Relationship Between Acceleration and Mass: A Physics Practical Activity
The video explains a required physics practical activity that investigates the relationship between the acceleration of an object and its mass, keeping the force constant. The experiment uses a trolley being accelerated by the weight of...
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Experiments to Find the Speed of Wave on a Wire
The video is a lecture presentation on experiments to find the speed of a wave on a wire. The presenter first explains the theory behind the experiment, involving the formation of a stationary wave and the measurement of wavelength to...
Curated Video
From Spaghetti to Pole Vaulting: The Giant Catapult Experiment
Inspired by the principles of pole vaulting, the team attempts to create a catapult using a pole vaulter’s pole and giant spaghetti. They explore the physics of energy storage and transfer, culminating in a thrilling test launch. Watch...
Ivydale Science & Technology Service
How to make a simple electric carousel toy
I have several designs for making electric roundabout/carousels in primary schools. This is the simplest and I run D&T workshops to make them with Yr5/6 regularly. It still spins too fast - it really needs a second pair of pulleys to...
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This Enormous 4-Ton Puppet is an Engineering Marvel!
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How to make an Electric ferris wheel
Here's another design for a fairground topic. Once again the technical challenge is the high speed of the motor. This model uses two pairs of pulleys to turn the ferris wheel at a reasonable, gentle speed. The direction can be reversed...
Bozeman Science
Systems
In this video Paul Andersen explains how systems are two or more objects that interact with one another. If a system has no relevant internal structure it can be treated as an object. The conservation laws apply to energy, charge and...
Bozeman Science
Simple Machines
Mr. Andersen explains the simple principles behind simple machines. He shows how the mechanical advantage of a simple machine can increase the input force. A brief discussion of work is also included.
Clarendon Learning
Simple Machines for Kids | Learn all about the 6 simple machines!
Simple Machines for Kids teaches all about the main 6 simple machines in a fun and interactive way. We will learn about the different simple machines, which are; Incline Plane, Lever, Wedge, Screw, Wheel and Axle, and the Pulley. Almost...
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How Do You Solve Inclined Plane Problems?
Learn how to solve inclined plane problems using Free Body Diagrams, force components, and Newton’s laws. Master tension, acceleration, and normal force calculations with step-by-step analysis
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Compound Machines
Dr. Forrester describes compound machines and the simple machines that make them.