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Introduction:
Every Simple Machine has a numerical mechanical advantage. Even though the machines work in different ways, they can all make your work easier. Sometimes, one machine can give you more mechanical advantage than another. This activity will give you a chance to calculate MA for different machines and then compare them.

Activity:
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 * 1) ** Grab ** the document ** A5_Pyramids ** from my Teachers folder and drag it to your documents.
 * 2) Open the document, and follow the directions!
 * 3) Visit this site, or use the embedded website below to find answers to the worksheet.

Conclusion:
Can you compare the Mechanical Advantage of different simple machines?