Project 1.1.

6 Compound Machine Design VEX

1.
Mechanism 1 Type
Illustration: Include proper documentation such as force, distance, direction, and key
mechanism features.

3.75

LEVER 1

3.75
.3 lb

.3 lb

Resistance

Effort

Formula

Mechanical Advantage / Ratio Calculations

Substitute / Solve
Final Answer
.3 pounds/.3 pounds
1

IMA=De/Dr

Mechanism 2 Type
Illustration: Include proper documentation such as force, distance, direction, and key
mechanism features.

Pulley

Formula

2.6
in

1.3
in

Mechanical Advantage / Ratio Calculations

Substitute / Solve
Final Answer
1.3/2.6
.5/1 or .5:1

IMA=De/Dr
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Mechanism 3 Type
Illustration: Include proper documentation such as force, distance, direction, and key
mechanism features.

12.5 inch

5.5 inch

Wedge
11 inch
Formula

Mechanical Advantage / Ratio Calculations

Substitute / Solve
Final Answer
12.5/5.5
2.27

IMA=De/Dr

2. Calculate total/overall system mechanical advantage.

Formula

Substitute / Solve
(.5/1)(1)(2.27)

Final Answer
1.135

Ma=(Ma1)(Ma2)
(Ma3)

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