Question

Of the following machines, which is not related to the others?

ramp

screw

lever

Answer 1

Ramp, because the screw and the lever are examples of torque.

Answer 2

Answer;

Lever

Step-by-step explanation;

• The two basic families of simple machines are the lever family and the inclined plane family. The lever family includes; the simple lever, the pulley and the wheel and axle while the inclined plane family includes; the simple inclined plane, the wedge and the screw.
• Ramps are among examples of inclined planes, together with others such as sloped roads and hills, plows, wedges, hatchets, etc.
• Therefore, ramps and screw are related as they are examples of machines in inclined plane family.