This set of 12 wooden simple machines is a great resource to show your students how simple machines can provide mechanical advantage and change the direction and magnitude of a force. Each model has a sturdy construction which makes it ideal for classroom use. Every model comes with an extended instruction manual to facilitate both student and teacher to use the model. This set includes on of each: lever, wedge, pendulum, pulleys, inclined plane, fulcrum balance, motion converter, gear, gear train and wheel & axle. Made of MDF compressed board to ensure durable constructions and precise measurements & outcomes. The simple machines models have the following dimensions;
Motion Converter: Base measures 38.5 x 6.8cm, model is 14.5cm high
Gear Train: Base measures 16.5 x 8.9cm, model is 15cm high
Inclined Plane: Size is 42 x 8.2cm with adjustable height
Gear: Base measures 40 x 6cm, model is 15.2cm high
Pendulum: Base measures 8.9 x 16.5cm, model is 39.5cm high with a 30cm adjustable pendulum
Pulley: Base measures 16.5 x 8.9cm, model is 41cm high
Lever: Base measures 22 x 7cm, the lever arm is 19cm
Wheel & Axle: Base measures 24 x 9.5cm, model is 11.5cm high
Wedge: Size is 35 x 9.5cm with adjustable height
Fulcrum Balance: Base measures 22 x 5.5cm, model is 13.3cm high. The lever arm is 45cm long
Screw: Base measures 20 x 10cm, the model is 11cm high
Block & Tackle: Base measures 30 x 18cm, the model is 38cm high.
Not suitable for students under 3 years old.
