Motion And Forces- Simple Machines Flashcards
A combination of kinetic energy and potential energy a object has
Mechanical Energy
The percentage of the input work done on a machine that the machine can return in output work. A machines output work is divided by its input work and multiplied by 100
Efficieny
One of the basic machines in which all other mechanical machines are based. The six simple machines are the lever, inclined plane, wheel and axle, pulley, wedge, and screw
Simple Machine
A fixed pint around which a lever rotates
Fulcrum
A simple machine that is a wheel attached to a shaft, or axle
Wheel and Axle
A wheel with a grooved rim that turns on an axle; one of the six simple machines
Pulley
A simple machine that is a sloping surface, such as a ramp
Inclined Plane
A simple machine that has a thick end and a thin end. A wedge is used to cut, split, or piece objects, or to hold objects together
Wedge
A simple machine that is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. A screw can be used to raiser and lower weights as well as to fasten objects
Screw
Any device that’s makes doing work easier
Machine