Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993)

Episode Overview

Exploring science can be challenging, but simple machines can simplify the process. Join Bill Nye as he guides you through the world of ramps, levers, screws, and pulleys. These innovative tools help make tasks easier by redistributing forces over distances. For instance, rather than lifting a heavy box up a flight of stairs, you could use a system of ropes and pulleys to hoist it or slide it up a ramp. While simple machines require less force, they do involve moving over greater distances. Climbing a long staircase to the Empire State Building is far easier than scaling a ladder to the top. Simple machines embody the wonders of science.