Chapter 9: Simple Machines Flashcards
1
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Lever
A
Simple machine usually consisting of a long, rigid object that moves around a turning point when a force is applied
2
Q
Load
A
Force, such as the weight of an object, resisting motion against which a lever works
3
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Fulcrum
A
Point around which a lever turns
4
Q
Effort
A
Force used to cause movement
5
Q
Wedge
A
Simple machine, called an inclined plane, that reduces the force required to cut through objects or stop them from moving
6
Q
Screw
A
Curved inclined plane
7
Q
Inclined Plane
A
Simple machine that uses sloping surfaces to reduce the effort required for a task
