Machines Flashcards
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What are complex/compound machines?
A
A Compound/complex machine is a number of simple machines put together to work as one thing that will help us do something easier
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Q
What are simple machines?
A
A simple machine is a tool that helps us do or accomplish something. But it only has one part to do the work.
2
Q
What are some types of simple machines?
A
Gears
Levers
Inclined plane
Wheel and axle
3
Q
What are 5 examples of gears?
A
Chain of a bike Clocks Egg beaters Cars Drills
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Q
What are 5 examples of levers?
A
Elbow Scissors Stapler See-saw Crow bar
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Q
What are 5 examples of inclined planes?
A
Screw Road winding around steep hill Stairs Ramp Ladder
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Q
What are 5 examples of wheel and axles?
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Car wheels Rod on bike Door knobs Ceiling fan Pencil sharpener
7
Q
What is a force multiplier?
A
Is a tool that increases the effectiveness of an object
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Q
What is a speed multiplier?
A
Are devices that increase the speed or distance travelled by an object
