HELP ASAP!!, FINALS R TOM. AND THIS QUESTION IS ON IT |
 Jun 12 2005, 07:36 PM
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alli  Group: Member Posts: 513 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,108  |
so um i have a science question..what is a ferris wheel..
a.) compound machine b.) simple machine c.) lever d.) pulley |
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Jun 12 2005, 08:32 PM
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 Death is a promise given to us at birth Group: Official Designer Posts: 4,757 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 7,459 |
i think B, but i might be wrong.
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Jun 12 2005, 08:47 PM
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I'd say a simple machine. A Ferris wheel is basically just a wheel and axle; a wheel and axle is a perfect example of a simple machine.
The problem, though, is that a Ferris wheel contains a motor and other equipment to make it run, which could make it into a compound machine, as it requires more than one application of force to work. |
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Jun 14 2005, 08:14 PM
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 My name's Katt. Nice to meet you! Group: Member Posts: 3,826 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 93,674 |
QUOTE(mipadi @ Jun 12 2005, 7:47 PM) I'd say a simple machine. A Ferris wheel is basically just a wheel and axle; a wheel and axle is a perfect example of a simple machine. The problem, though, is that a Ferris wheel contains a motor and other equipment to make it run, which could make it into a compound machine, as it requires more than one application of force to work.  ^Stole the words right outta my mouth. If it were operated with gears it would be a simple machine, but if it were mostly powered by electricity, it'd be a compound machine. I personally don't think that it's a good question, but I'd put simple machine. Because, like he said it's the perfect example of a wheel and axle. |
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Jun 15 2005, 12:50 AM
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 i'll be just fine Group: Member Posts: 322 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 51,428 |
lol, at first I just read the question and I was like what the hell? Are you kidding me? I'd go with B.
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