Develop super strength! A single pulley can change the direction of lifting force. Two pulleys can make lifting easier. What will happen as more pulleys are added?
Standards
Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.
Categories include:
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
- Engineering
- Math
Tags: Forces & Motion, Design Solutions, Measurement & Data
Grades covered: Grades 3–8
Topics: Measurement, Engineering Design
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