Uses of Tools in Life

A machine is a tool or hardware used to help with doing certain task more easily and quickly. Machine acts as a tool that uses power to apply force and control movement to perform an action. There are various types of machines ranging from simple machines and complex machines.

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Uses of Tools in Life

There are several simple machines that have different functions combined on one tool to enable the tool to function perfectly.

Simple tools and machine function combinations

The wheels and axles on the rotor make it easy to rotate the tool
The rotor needs to be rotated so that the wedge can work to sharpen the pencil point
The wedge on the mechanical pencil sharpener allows the pencil point to be sharpened

Nail clippers are a combination of levers and wedges
The load position is on the nail while the force position is on the thumb
The fulcrum is a point located between the load and the force that allows the nail clipper to be used

The gears on the clock work to move and rotate the clock
Screws are used to fasten the components of the watch
The wheels and axles on the rotor also serve to set the clock

The importance of simple machines combination

The combination of several simple machines that appropriate on a tool is important to ensure that the tool can function properly

The importance of characteristics of sustainable tool creation

The use of tools in various fields can help facilitate & speed up work in daily activities
The characteristics of sustainable tool creation are important to simplify & speed up work, save time, cost & energy
The characteristics of sustainable tool creation are as follows:

suitable material
longer tool lifespan
easy to maintain
low cost and economical
eco-friendly
safe to use

Uses of Tools in Life

Chapter : Machines

Topic : Uses of Tools in Life

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