Physics Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Work

Answer 1

When a force causes an object to move in the same direction as the force applied

Question 2

Mechanical Energy

Answer 2

The energy that can be used to do work

Question 3

Kinetic Energy

Answer 3

Moving Energy

Question 4

Potential Energy

Answer 4

Stored Energy

Question 5

Lever

Answer 5

A simple machine made of a rod or plank balanced on a fulcrum

Question 6

Lever Class 1

Answer 6

Effort - Fulcrum - Load (E-F-L)

Question 7

Lever Class 2

Answer 7

Effort - Load - Fulcrum (E-L-F)

Question 8

Lever Class 3

Answer 8

Fulcrum - Effort - Load (F-E-L)

Question 9

Pulley

Answer 9

An object that uses wheels and rope to raise, lower, or move a load

Question 10

Wheel & Axle

Answer 10

Simple machine made up of two round objects that are attached to an axle

Question 11

Inclined Plane

Answer 11

Ramp which allows you to lift a heavy load by using less force over a greater distance

Question 12

Wedge

Answer 12

Consists of two inclined planes placed back-to-back, used to cut (split) or push objects apart

Question 13

Screw

Answer 13

An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone

Question 14

Electric Current

Answer 14

Moving electrical charge due to the flow of electrons

Question 15

Electric Circuit

Answer 15

Path for transmitting electric currents

Question 16

Electromagnet

Answer 16

A piece of iron with wire carrying an electric charge wrapped around it