Question

List the daily life situations where you use simple machines.

Place: In Kitchen

Situation:

Simple Machine:

Answer 1

1. A spoon can be used to open the container by fixing at space between the cap of the container and the topmost part.
2. We can see that load i.e., the tightening strength of the caps is applied at the curved portion of the spoon.
3. The fulcrum lies between the load and effort where the spoon touches the container.
4. The effort is seen to be applied at the end of this spoon handle in the downward direction against the strength of the cap in the container.
5. Since the fulcrum lies between the load and effort, the spoon belongs to class 1 lever.

The final answer is

Place: In Kitchen

Situation: Opening the lid/cap of the container

Simple Machine: Spoon as lever of class 1