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Some resources for teaching Mechanics

Pulleys/Levers/Inclined Planes

Teachers Note:
The following videos use some terms which are more commonly used in the USA.  For example, pounds are used instead of Newtons and Fulcrum is used in place of Pivot.  These variations should be pointed out to pupils when these videos are used in the UK.

Intro to Levers
The following video provides an overview of levers and demonstrates how they can be used to lift heavy objects.

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Pulleys
Pulleys are also used to make lifting heavy weights easy.

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or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T7tGosXM58

Inclined Plane

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Wheels and Axles
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