What different mechanisms have you learned about? Explain each with a suitable diagram.

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Mechanisms refer to the different ways in which things work or operate. Here are some examples:

Levers - a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point
Pulleys - a wheel with a grooved rim that turns around an axle
Gears - rotating wheels with teeth that mesh with other gears to transmit power
Inclined planes - a flat surface that is angled, making it easier to move objects up or down
Wedges - a triangular-shaped object that is used to split or lift objects
Screws - an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone
Hydraulic systems - use fluids to transmit force and energy
Electromagnetic systems - use magnetic fields to create motion or generate electricity

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