Mastering the Mechanics of Pulleys

What do you already know about pulleys?

Mastering the Mechanics of Pulleys

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand the pulleys topic of Edexcel A level Maths.

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Types of Pulleys

There are two types of pulleys, fixed and movable.

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What are Pulleys?

Pulleys are simple machines designed to make lifting objects easier.

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Mechanics of Fixed Pulleys

Fixed pulleys change the direction of the force applied to the object being lifted.

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Mechanics of Movable Pulleys

Movable pulleys reduce the amount of force required to lift the object.

Explain the mechanics of movable pulleys and how they work.

Pulley Systems

Multiple pulleys can be used in a system to increase the mechanical advantage.

Explain how pulleys can be used in a system to achieve greater mechanical advantage.

Real-World Applications

Pulleys are used in many real-world applications such as elevators and cranes.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.