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6 of 6 1 of 11 of 1 Items Question 1 Analyze the Rube-Goldberg machine below. For each of the items listed in the following table, identify which type of simple machine it BEST represents by selecting the option from the correct column. You will only choose one simple machine for each identified item. Not all simple machines may be identified from the items provided. (5 points) Wedge Pulley Wheel/axle Screw Inclined plane Lever (E) Spoon (G) Basket (I) Towel (K) Napkin (L) Pedal

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To categorize the items you've listed based on the types of simple machines, let's analyze each one based on their common use or function:

  1. Spoon (E) - This can be best represented as a Lever. A spoon is often used to lift or move food, leveraging the fulcrum at the curved part when used.

  2. Basket (G) - This does not clearly fit into one of the traditional simple machines categories but is generally used for holding things. However, if I must choose, it could be loosely aligned with a Wheel/Axle since it often includes a structure that facilitates movement.

  3. Towel (I) - A towel does not fit neatly into any simple machine category, but it could be associated with a Lever in the sense that it leverages friction when drying something.

  4. Napkin (K) - Similar to the towel, a napkin does not directly represent any simple machine, but if forced to classify, it would best fit within the scope of a Lever in practical use when wiping or cleaning.

  5. Pedal (L) - A pedal operates very much like a Wheel/Axle since it drives the rotation of the wheel when pushed, functioning as a means to apply force in cycling.

Here’s a summarized categorization:

| Item | Type of Simple Machine | |--------|-----------------------| | Spoon | Lever | | Basket | Wheel/Axle | | Towel | Lever | | Napkin | Lever | | Pedal | Wheel/Axle |

Adjust the classifications if a different function or context changes how you perceive these items!